Food Clerk – Fresh Dept, Great Perks & Growth

Meijer Inc.; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team member discount

401(k) with company contributions

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Development programs for advancement

Paid family care leave

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Meijer is hiring a Food Clerk to deliver friendly, knowledgeable service in our Fresh departments. You’ll help customers find products, keep displays fresh and inviting, and stock items while following safety and sanitation standards.

This role emphasizes customer engagement, teamwork across departments, and operating smoothly in a fast-paced store environment. Prior retail or food service experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-first mindset and positive attitude.
• Strong listening and communication skills for customer interactions.
• Comfort learning and using job-specific technology and systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
• Follow processes and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to be physically active, including lifting and standing.
• Retail or food service experience is helpful but not required.
• You can perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive connections with customers and teammates.
• Share product knowledge and help customers find what they need.
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing displays.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products to standards.
• Use technology to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Work across Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Grocery.
• Support other tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Active listening

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Retail experience

Job description

Meijer is hiring a Food Clerk to deliver friendly, knowledgeable service in our Fresh departments. You’ll help customers find products, keep displays fresh and inviting, and stock items while following safety and sanitation standards.

This role emphasizes customer engagement, teamwork across departments, and operating smoothly in a fast-paced store environment. Prior retail or food service experience is a plus but not required.