Center Store Associate: Service, Stock & Front End

Bloomingfoods Co-op Market; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingfoods Co-op Market in Bloomington, IN, seeks a team member to deliver outstanding customer service, stock and stock replenishment, and cashiering in a friendly retail setting. Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, maintaining clean displays, and ensuring accurate pricing and signage.

You will work across front-end, stocking, and location duties, contributing to a cooperative, member-focused community with a strong emphasis on service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, reach, bend, and climb
• Willingness to work in coolers and freezers
• Willingness to work outside in the elements
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to efficiency, detail, and accuracy
• Familiarity with Windows 7 operating system

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and external customers with excellent service at all times.
• Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect.
• Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service in all areas according to established customer service vision and standards.
• Educate non-member customers about the co-op business model, mission, values, and the advantages of cooperative ownership.
• Inspect incoming deliveries for damage, expiration dates, and overall quality and report issues to the Department Manager.
• Unload, process, and sign for deliveries as necessary.
• Stock displays according to established schematics.
• Cull short-date, damaged, or low quality items and follow established recording and disposal procedures.
• Maintain well-organized displays, ensuring items are properly rotated, faced, and that fixtures are clean.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-organized storage areas and work spaces.
• Provide a friendly, welcoming and engaging checkout experience for every customer.
• Use correct codes to ensure accurate sales receipts and inventory records.
• Employ proper scanning and handling technique to ensure efficiency and product integrity with all transactions.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Provide effective communication to ensure productive, knowledgeable work teams.

Job description

Bloomingfoods Co-op Market in Bloomington, IN, seeks a team member to deliver outstanding customer service, stock and stock replenishment, and cashiering in a friendly retail setting. Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, maintaining clean displays, and ensuring accurate pricing and signage.

You will work across front-end, stocking, and location duties, contributing to a cooperative, member-focused community with a strong emphasis on service and teamwork.