Fresh Food Clerk – Customer Service & Merchandising

Meijer; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; 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

And more!

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a Food Clerk to deliver exceptional customer service in our Fresh departments. You will share product knowledge, maintain appealing displays, stock and rotate products, and collaborate across Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Grocery teams.

This role involves working in cold environments, using technology for tasks, and upholding food safety standards. Prior retail or food service experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• A friendly, customer‑first mindset.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Comfort learning and using job‑specific technology.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
• Ability to follow processes and safety standards.
• Calm, focused approach in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to be physically active, including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods.
• Previous retail or food service experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Technology literacy

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Meijer is seeking a Food Clerk to deliver exceptional customer service in our Fresh departments. You will share product knowledge, maintain appealing displays, stock and rotate products, and collaborate across Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Grocery teams.

This role involves working in cold environments, using technology for tasks, and upholding food safety standards. Prior retail or food service experience is helpful but not required.