Food Clerk

Meijer Inc.; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Food Clerk to deliver exceptional customer service and expert product knowledge. You will stock shelves, maintain displays, and use store technology to complete daily tasks while upholding safety standards.

The role emphasizes a friendly, helpful demeanor, strong communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. This position offers growth opportunities and employee benefits, with weekly pay and education assistance as part of the Meijer team.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills with a focus on helping customers
• Strong communication skills in person and virtual
• Willingness to learn new technology and processes
• Problem-solving ability and proactive troubleshooting
• Process-driven with ability to follow procedures
• Calm under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Desire to interact with customers regularly
• Ability to lift and move products as needed

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with customers.
• Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through eye contact and body language.
• Respond to customer questions in an effective manner.
• Stock products and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
• Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service.
• Support departments including Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Grocery.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Learning mindset

POS technology

Team player

Safety awareness

Stamina

Job description

About the role

When you join us as a Food Clerk, you will provide customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service, and a friendly attitude. You will play a vital role in keeping our store running smoothly and having a positive impact on the community we serve.

Key responsibilities

• Build rapport with customers.
• Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.
• Respond to customer questions in an effective manner.
• Stock product and maintain product displays according to merchandising standards.
• Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service and products for our customers.
• Applicable departments: Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Grocery.

Key skills

• You are 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 with ability to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
• Ability to stay calm while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Benefits

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

About Meijer

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. Meijer treats our Team Members like they're a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful. That's why our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me." 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 are searching for a new member of the Meijer family. We love working with talented people but more than that, we look for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build on our family culture. Meijer is a great place for you if you want a job that’s more than a paycheck and a career that plays an important role in your community. We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the 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 Employer

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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