Co-op Cashier & Community Customer Champion

Bloomingfoods-Market-; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomingfoods in Bloomington, IN is seeking a front-end and stock associate. You will assist customers, stock shelves, process deliveries, and keep displays neat and accurate.

This role supports the co-op’s community focus with friendly service and teamwork. The ideal candidate can stand long hours, lift up to 50 lbs, work in coolers/freezers, and endure outdoor conditions when needed, with reliable attendance and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Stand for long periods of time.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure accuracy of price labeling and signage; report discrepancies to POS.
• Follow established systems to ensure proper storage, handling and backstock-to-shelf rotation of all items.
• 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.
• Bag or assist with the bagging of customer orders and offer carry-out assistance as necessary.
• Ensure carts and baskets are available to customers in designated areas.
• Perform various cleaning and maintenance duties including but not limited to the retail floor, dining areas, office and food prep areas, and facility grounds.
• Maintain restroom cleanliness throughout the day and ensure adequate supplies of tissue and towels.
• Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and immediately report deviations from established norms.
• Perform opening and closing procedures including set-up and tear-down of displays, cleaning, and security procedures.
• Follow co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Work Rules and other co-op documents.
• Take responsibility for the effectiveness of your training and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department or Store Manager or the Person-In-Charge.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Provide effective communication to ensure productive, knowledgeable work teams.
• Maintain open communication links with customers to address inquiries and feedback.
• Stay informed of co-op and department news via staff bulletin board, Paycor accounts, and log books.

Skills

Stamina

Lifting 50lbs

Cold environment

Outdoor work

Reliability

Communication

Attention to detail

Windows 7

Job description

Bloomingfoods in Bloomington, IN is seeking a front-end and stock associate. You will assist customers, stock shelves, process deliveries, and keep displays neat and accurate.

This role supports the co-op’s community focus with friendly service and teamwork. The ideal candidate can stand long hours, lift up to 50 lbs, work in coolers/freezers, and endure outdoor conditions when needed, with reliable attendance and clear communication.