Center Store Associate – Grocery & Customer Service

New Pioneer Food Co-op; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Retirement plan options

Job summary

New Pioneer Food Co-op in Cedar Rapids area is hiring a Center Store Clerk to support daily grocery operations, stocking, merchandising, cashiering, and customer assistance. This foundational role helps create a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping experience.

This position offers opportunities to grow within a values-driven cooperative environment, with flexible full-time or part-time, non-exempt status and a starting hourly rate of $15.00 based on experience, interview, and skills test.

Qualifications

• Experience in grocery, retail, food service or customer service preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational awareness.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Interest in natural and organic grocery products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, rotate product, and maintain accurate pricing throughout Center Store areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, and shopper ready aisles, displays, and backroom spaces.
• Assist customers with product questions, item location support, and friendly service.
• Operate point of sale systems, cashier, bag, and support carry out assistance when needed.
• Support merchandising, promotional displays, and seasonal transitions.
• Follow food safety, inventory handling, and operational standards consistently.
• Work collaboratively with team members across departments to support overall store operations.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational awareness

Physical stamina

Flexible availability

Interest in natural/organic products

Job description

New Pioneer Food Co-op in Cedar Rapids area is hiring a Center Store Clerk to support daily grocery operations, stocking, merchandising, cashiering, and customer assistance. This foundational role helps create a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping experience.

This position offers opportunities to grow within a values-driven cooperative environment, with flexible full-time or part-time, non-exempt status and a starting hourly rate of $15.00 based on experience, interview, and skills test.