First Shift General Merchandise Clerk

Meijer Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a General Merchandise Clerk to provide friendly, knowledgeable service across departments and help customers find products.

This entry-level role offers weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, education assistance, and opportunities for advancement while you stock shelves, maintain displays, and use store technology.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a retail environment.
• Physical ability to lift, stand for long periods, and move items as required.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remarkable customer service with knowledge, efficiency and a friendly attitude.
• Be an entry-level team member across product, customer service and merchandising tasks.
• Build rapport with customers.
• Display a friendly and outgoing attitude with good eye contact and body language.
• Help customers with questions and guide to the right team member when needed.
• Stock products and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
• Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and managers on additional tasks.
• Work in Health and Beauty Care, Hardlines, Fashion/Softlines, Pets, Hardware, Card and Party, Outdoor, Seasonal and Floral departments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Active listening

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Process-driven

Fast-paced environment

Customer interaction

Stamina/physical

Customer rapport

Job description

General Merchandise Clerk

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development.

Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude.
• Be an entry level team member exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.
• Build rapport with customers.
• Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.
• Help customers with any questions they may have.
• Direct customers to another team member who can answer questions you cannot.
• Stock product and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
• Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
• Collaborate with other team members and managers on additional tasks as needed.
• Work in the departments of Health and Beauty Care, Hardlines, Fashion/Softlines, Pets, Hardware, Card and Party, Outdoor, Seasonal and Floral.

Required Skills

• Detail‑oriented and organized.
• Strong listening and communications skills, face‑to‑face and virtually.
• Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job‑specific technology.
• Problem‑solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.
• Process‑driven and able to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
• Work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.

About Meijer

Meijer starts with me. It’s not just a brand name, it’s a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they’re a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful.

Our company opened its doors more than 90 years ago with a goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi‑billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.

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