Overnight Grocery Clerk - Part Time

Food Basics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Food Basics in Toronto, ON is seeking an Overnight Grocery Clerk for a part-time unionized role. You will stock shelves, organize the backroom, and set up displays to ensure the store is ready for customers each morning.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. The wage starts at 16.60 CAD per hour with potential increases based on experience and collective agreement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and organize products in the backroom or cooler.
• Stock shelves with incoming inventory, ensuring items are placed in the correct locations.
• Face and level products to maintain a clean and organized appearance throughout the store.
• Rotate stock using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
• Set up and maintain promotional displays and end caps.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and product labelling.
• Keep aisles, shelves, and work areas clean, safe, and free of hazards.
• Sweep and mop floors, and promptly address spills to maintain a safe environment.
• Conduct inventory checks and report discrepancies or damaged goods to management.
• Assist with additional tasks or projects as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all company policies, as well as health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Stock merchandising

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Retail experience

Flexible shifts

Job description

Position Title:Overnight Grocery Clerk - Part Time

Position Type:Permanent

Requisition ID: 49506

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 16.60 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 running smoothly behind the scenes! As an Overnight Grocery Clerk, you will play a key role in ensuring shelves are fully stocked, organized, and ready for customers each morning.

Our grocery team is essential to the success of Food Basics, and we are looking for reliable individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy staying active, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do:

• Unload deliveries and organize products in the backroom or cooler.
• Stock shelves with incoming inventory, ensuring items are placed in the correct locations.
• Face and level products to maintain a clean and organized appearance throughout the store.
• Rotate stock using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
• Set up and maintain promotional displays and end caps.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and product labelling.
• Keep aisles, shelves, and work areas clean, safe, and free of hazards.
• Sweep and mop floors, and promptly address spills to maintain a safe environment.
• Conduct inventory checks and report discrepancies or damaged goods to management.
• Assist with additional tasks or projects as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all company policies, as well as health, safety, and sanitation 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.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical 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.