Bakery Clerk

Meijer; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values community and personal growth. As a Food Clerk, you will deliver outstanding customer service while maintaining product displays and ensuring a seamless shopping experience. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions positively impact the community. With a commitment to treating team members like family, this position not only provides a paycheck but also a meaningful career path. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy engaging with customers, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn job-specific technology and troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
• Stock products and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong listening skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to follow procedures

Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment

Desire to work with customers

Tools

Job-specific technology

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Job Description

Responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service, and a friendly attitude. Will be exposed to various retail tasks related to product, customer service, and merchandising.

Join a community. Build a career.

We are searching for a new member of the Meijer family! As a Food Clerk, you will provide customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service, and a friendly attitude. You will play a vital role in keeping our store running smoothly and having a positive impact on the community we serve. Sound good to you? Join us!

What will you be doing?

• Build rapport with customers.
• Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.
• Respond to customer questions effectively.
• Stock products and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
• Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service and products.
• This position applies to departments: Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Grocery.

What skills will you use?

• You are detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong listening and communication skills, face-to-face and virtually.
• Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology.
• Problem-solving skills and eagerness to troubleshoot.
• Ability to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to work with customers regularly.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling products.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Meijer starts with me.

It's not just a brand name, it’s a family name. Founded in 1934 by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children, Meijer treats our Team Members like family. We want to see you happy, growing, and successful. Our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me.” Sound like the place for you? Join us.

Who are we a good fit for?

We love working with talented people who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build our family culture. Meijer is a great place if you want a job that’s more than a paycheck and a career that makes a difference in your community.

Since opening over 90 years ago, we’ve aimed to help people provide for themselves and their families. Today, we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with over 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest presence includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, along with manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please click here. Submissions not related to disability accommodations will not be responded to.