Overnight Grocery Clerk - Part Time

Metro; Guelph; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Food Basics in Ontario invites you to join as an Overnight Grocery Clerk, a part-time, unionized role. You will support receiving, replenishing, and merchandising across Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Bakery, ensuring shelves are stocked and ready each morning.

If you are reliable, physically capable, and comfortable working overnight, apply to become part of our dedicated team that keeps the store organized and welcoming before opening.

Qualifications

• Able to stock merchandise and create displays.
• Good product knowledge and attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Retail experience is considered an asset.
• Able to stand for extended periods and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and organize products in backroom, coolers and freezers.
• Restock shelves, coolers, freezers and displays in multiple departments.
• Face and level products to keep a clean, organized appearance.
• Rotate stock using FIFO to ensure freshness.
• Set up and maintain promotional displays and end caps.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage and product labelling.
• Conduct inventory checks and report discrepancies or damaged items.
• Keep aisles, shelves, coolers and work areas clean and safe.
• Sweep and mop floors and address spills promptly.
• Perform duties across all Grocery Department areas as needed.
• Operate equipment and tools safely per procedures.
• Assist with additional tasks or projects as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all company policies and health, safety, sanitation and food handling guidelines.

Skills

Stock merchandise

Merchandising

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Title:Overnight Grocery Clerk - Part Time

Position Type:Permanent

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type:Part-Time

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit.The hourly wage for this position is starting at 16.90 which 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 it is the starting wage or higher, will be 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.

Join Our Food Basics Team as an Overnight Grocery Clerk!

Be part of a dedicated overnight team that keeps our store stocked, organized, and ready for customers each morning. As an Overnight Grocery Clerk, you will play a key role in receiving, replenishing, and merchandising products throughout the Grocery Department, including Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Bakery.

Our overnight team works behind the scenes to ensure shelves, coolers, and displays are fully stocked and presentation-ready before the store opens. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy physical, fast-paced work, we want you on our team!

What You'll Do:

• Unload deliveries and organize products in the backroom, coolers, and freezers.
• Restock shelves, coolers, freezers, and displays in the Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Bakery departments, ensuring products are placed in the correct locations.
• Face and level products to maintain a clean, organized, and shop-ready appearance throughout the store.
• Rotate stock using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method to ensure product freshness.
• Set up and maintain promotional displays and end caps throughout the Grocery Department.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and product labelling.
• Conduct inventory checks and report discrepancies, damaged products, or out-of-stock items to management.
• Keep aisles, shelves, coolers, freezers, and work areas clean, safe, and free of hazards.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed and address spills promptly to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform duties across all areas of the Grocery Department, including Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, and Bakery.
• Operate equipment and tools safely and according to company procedures.
• Assist with additional tasks or projects as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all company policies, as well as health, safety, sanitation, and food handling guidelines.

Qualifications:

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

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

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.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.