Grocery Clerk - PT

Food Basics; Blenheim; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Food Basics in Ontario is seeking a friendly Grocery Clerk for a part-time, permanent role. The position offers an hourly wage starting at CAD 16.60, with the potential for higher pay based on knowledge, skills and experience, in line with the collective agreement.

You will assist customers, stock merchandise, and create attractive displays. The job requires good product knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Customer service driven.
• Able to stock merchandise and create displays.
• Good product knowledge and attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Retail experience considered an asset.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and work under minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights, weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and help them find products as needed.
• Stock shelves and create attractive displays to maintain in-stock levels.

Skills

Customer service

Stock merchandise

Displays

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Retail experience

Flexibility

Job description

Position Title: Grocery Clerk - PT

Position Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: 45968

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.60 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent part-time position

Be in the action and help make the difference when serving our customers. Become a brand ambassador and share your passion for food with our customers! Our grocery team is fundamental to Food Basics’s overall success with a focus on in stock, & always up to standard.

If you are interested in assisting customers and are passionate about the food industry the grocery department is waiting for you!

General Qualifications

• Customer service driven
• Able to stock merchandise and create displays
• Good product knowledge and attention to detail
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Retail experience considered an asset.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and work under minimal supervision
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights, weekend and holidays

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

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