Cooperator (Full-Time & Part-Time)

The Merc Co+op; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Long term disability insurance

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Merc Co+op in Lawrence, KS is hiring Cooperator positions (full-time and part-time) across Grocery, Meat & Seafood, Produce, Kitchen & Deli, and Bakery. You’ll provide exceptional customer service, stock shelves, operate the deli counter, and help maintain a clean, welcoming store.

Starting pay ranges from $15.16 to $17.50 per hour, with employee discounts, PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for growth in

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and dependable attendance.
• Strong customer service skills and team orientation are essential.
• Ability to learn quickly and grow within a cooperative environment.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stay active during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Work as part of a team
• Keep departments clean, safe, and organized
• Stock, prepare, and merchandise products
• Learn new skills and support store operations
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture

Skills

Positive attitude

Dependable attendance

Strong customer service skills

Team-oriented mindset

Willingness to learn and grow

Lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Cooperator (Full-Time & Part-Time)

About The Merc Co+op

The Merc Co+op is a community-owned grocery store focused on healthy food, local products, and exceptional customer service. We believe food has the power to strengthen communities, support local farmers, and improve lives. Every day, our team works to create a welcoming place where customers, employees, and our community can thrive.

Join The Merc Co+op

The Merc is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Cooperators across multiple departments. Whether you enjoy helping customers, working with food, stocking products, or supporting daily store operations, we'd love to meet you.

Explore Our Departments

Grocery

Help keep the store stocked, organized, and welcoming. Grocery team members assist customers, operate registers, receive deliveries, stock shelves, build displays, organize backstock, and support departments including Front End, Wellness, Bulk, Dairy, and Frozen Foods.

Meat & Seafood

Work in a refrigerated environment preparing, portioning, packaging, and merchandising fresh meat and seafood products. Team members assist customers at the service counter, maintain product quality and food safety standards, and help create an exceptional customer experience.

Produce

Receive, prepare, stock, and merchandise fresh fruits and vegetables while maintaining quality, freshness, and presentation standards. Produce team members help create abundant, attractive displays and assist customers with product selection and questions.

Kitchen & Deli

Prepare and cook a variety of ready-to-eat foods including grab-and-go meals, soups, sandwiches, wraps, breakfast items, pizza, and other hot food offerings. Team members support food production, maintain food safety standards, and help provide fresh, convenient meal options for customers.

Bakery

Work in a commercial bakery producing and packaging a variety of baked goods. From our popular scratch-made scones, cookies, cakes and pies to locally sourced specialty bakery items, team members help create, package, merchandise, and maintain an inviting bakery experience for our customers.

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Work as part of a team
• Keep departments clean, safe, and organized
• Stock, prepare, and merchandise products
• Learn new skills and support store operations
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture

What We're Looking For

• Positive attitude
• Dependable attendance
• Strong customer service skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout a shift

Why The Merc?

• Pay range:$15.16 - $17.50 per hour
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Paid basic Life insurance
• Paid Long Term Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Professional Personal Financial Advisor firm included
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for growth and development

Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and the position. Most new team members begin near the entry rate, while candidates with specialized experience, such as skilled bakers or meat cutters, may qualify for higher starting pay.At The Merc, we're more than a grocery store. We're a community-owned cooperative dedicated to healthy food, local agriculture, and creating a welcoming place for everyone.