Cooperator (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Community Mercantile; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Life insurance

Paid Long Term Disability insurance.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for growth and developm­

Job summary

The Merc Co+op in Lawrence, KS is hiring full-time and part-time Cooperators across Grocery, Meat & Seafood, Produce, and Food Service. You’ll help customers, stock shelves, prepare ready-to-eat foods, operate registers, and support daily store operations with a team‑oriented mindset.

Starting pay ranges from $15.16 to $17.50 per hour, with paid time off and a benefits package including health/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance
• Team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain active throughout a shift

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

Job description

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Cooperator (Full-Time & Part-Time)

All Lawrence, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1128

Salary Range: $15.16 To $17.50 Hourly

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. During the hiring process, we'll explore department opportunities that align with your interests, experience, and availability.

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.

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.

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

• Dependable attendance
• 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
• 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.