Fresh Food Clerk: Customer Service & Merchandising

Meijer Inc.; Olympia Fields (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

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Food Clerk to deliver exceptional customer service in our Fresh departments (Dairy/Frozen, Grocery, Produce, Meat).

You will create a welcoming store experience, assist customers with product knowledge, and maintain appealing displays while supporting merchandising and safety standards. The role emphasizes weekend availability, physical activity, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-first mindset.
• Strong listening & 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.
• Ability to perform physical tasks as described.

Responsibilities

• 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-first mindset

Listening & communication

Technology usage

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Calm in fast-paced env

Physical stamina

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Food Clerk to deliver exceptional customer service in our Fresh departments (Dairy/Frozen, Grocery, Produce, Meat).

You will create a welcoming store experience, assist customers with product knowledge, and maintain appealing displays while supporting merchandising and safety standards. The role emphasizes weekend availability, physical activity, and collaboration across departments.