PT Grocery Clerk

Food Basics; Kingston; On-site; CAD 18,866 - 26,870; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized workforce

Permanent part-time position

Job summary

Food Basics in Kingston is hiring a PT Grocery Clerk to stock, rotate, and maintain shelves. This permanent part-time role includes days, evenings and weekends shifts, with wage starting at $16.60 per hour under the collective agreement.

The position is part of a unionized bargaining unit, located at 770 Gardiners Rd, Kingston. Previous retail experience is an asset; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Customer service driven.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Retail experience is an asset.
• Available to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and organize products in backroom or cooler.
• Restock shelves and ensure correct locations.
• Rotate stock using FIFO method.
• Keep aisles and shelves clean and tidy.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Assist customers with locating products and answering questions.
• Provide recommendations and help with shopping needs.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Ensure price tags and displays are accurate.

Skills

Customer service

Stock merchandising

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Position Title: PT Grocery Clerk

Position Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: 46242

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

Location: KINGSTON 770 GARDINERS RD

Shift: Days, Evenings & Weekends

Join Our Food Basics Team as a Grocery Clerk!

Dive into the action and make a meaningful impact by serving our customers at Food Basics! As a Grocery Clerk, you will be a key player in ensuring our shelves are always stocked and up to standard, while sharing your passion for food with our customers.

Our grocery team is essential to the success of Food Basics, and we are looking for individuals who enjoy helping others and are enthusiastic about the food industry. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love making a difference, we want you on our team!

Join us and help create an awesome shopping experience for everyone!

What You’ll Do

• Unload deliveries and organize products in the backroom or cooler.
• Restock shelves with new inventory, ensuring items are placed in the correct locations.
• Rotate stock (first-in, first-out method).
• Keep aisles, shelves, and the overall store clean and tidy.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Handle spills promptly and ensure the store is safe for customers.
• Help customers find specific products or answer questions about items.
• Provide recommendations and offer assistance with shopping needs.
• Occasionally assist with helping customers put groceries into their vehicle.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and ensure accuracy.
• Report any discrepancies or damaged items to supervisors.
• Occasionally receive product and ensure the invoice is accurate.
• Set up and maintain promotional displays and end caps.
• Ensure that displays are visually appealing and well-organized.
• Update signage and price tags as needed.
• Perform price checks for customers and fellow employees.
• Ensure that all products have the correct price tags and labels.
• Provide support to other departments, such as bakery, deli/meat, or produce, when needed.
• Assist with gathering shopping carts or baskets and putting them away when needed.
• Assist with special tasks or projects as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Use equipment and tools safely and properly.
• Report any safety concerns or incidents to management.

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 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 necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

At METRO, we are committed 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.

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

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.