Grocery Clerk

Co-op; Rimbey; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Evergreen Co-op is seeking a friendly retail team member in Alberta to provide exceptional member service and keep shelves stocked with dairy and chilled goods. The role involves operating equipment safely, working in varying environments, and maintaining displays.

The position requires physical ability to lift 50 lbs and adherence to PPE and safety policies. Equal opportunity employer offering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience with knowledge of grocery/food products is an asset.
• Self-motivated, reliable, responsible, friendly, and hard working.
• Ability to handle multiple demands at once while still providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to cooperative values and principles
• Sense of urgency and customer-first attitude.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing static positions for part of the day.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional member service.
• Operating and maintaining equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Timely completion of department tasks; ensure shelves are full and products displayed well.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring products are ready and available for customers.
• Performing housekeeping duties as required.
• Wearing PPE per Evergreen Co-op policies.
• Adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Working in cool and humid conditions.
• Handling all varieties of dairy and chilled goods.
• Working indoors and outdoors, and adapting to changing environments.
• Stocking shelves and organizing product.
• Assisting with receiving duties when required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service oriented

Strong communication

Job description

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing exceptional member service
• Operating and maintaining equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Timely completion of all department tasks, ensure shelves are full and all products are displayed well.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and making sure that products are ready and available for customers.
• Performing housekeeping duties when required
• Wearing all personal protective equipment as per Evergreen Co-op policies
• Adhering to all Evergreen Co-op safety policies and procedures
• Working in cool and humid conditions
• Handling all varieties and types of dairy and chilled goods
• Being comfortable with working indoors and outdoors, and changing environments frequently
• Stocking shelves and organizing product
• Assisting with receiving duties when required
• All other duties as assigned.

We are ideally seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Previous retail experience with knowledge of grocery/food products is an asset.
• Self-motivated, reliable, responsible, friendly, and hard working
• Ability to handle multiple demands at once while still providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to cooperative values and principles
• Possesses a sense of urgency, and customer first attitude.
• The ability to be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs. is required, as well as a good portion of the day doing static positions.

Evergreen Co-op is an equal opportunity employerandencourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.Accommodation is available on request for all persons requiring them that will be taking part in the selection process. We will act in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws. Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada (for example, by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or work permit.

As part of Evergreen Co-operative Association’s hiring process, pre-employment background checks will be required for all candidates. Please be advised our Co-op has a Substance and Alcohol policy in effect. All employees in Safety Sensitive Positions (SSPs) will be required to undergo pre-employment substance and alcohol screening. You can obtain a list of SSPs by contacting our HR department.