General Merchandise Clerk

Meijer

Bloomingdale Township (IL)

On-site

USD 2,101,000 - 2,339,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

Job summary

Meijer is seeking an entry-level Stocking Clerk in Illinois. You will stock shelves, assist customers, and support merchandising to ensure a smooth shopping experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a friendly attitude in a fast-paced store environment.

Typical duties include stocking, moving products from pallets to shelves, and maintaining store cleanliness. The position may involve overnight shifts to ready the store for the day.

Qualifications

  • Willingness to learn and use basic technology.
  • Ability to follow processes in an organized, efficient way.
  • Ability to stay calm and productive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support shared goals.

Responsibilities

  • Stock shelves with a variety of food and grocery products.
  • Move product from pallets or carts to the correct shelf locations efficiently and accurately.
  • Pull backstock and dispose of cardboard and trash in designated back-room areas.
  • Work closely with leadership to ensure assigned areas are completed on time.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Provide friendly, respectful interactions with customers when needed.
  • Work overnight shifts to prepare the store for the day ahead.
  • Support other tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Basic tech
Organized processes
Team player
Physical fitness

Tools

Pallet jacks
Forklifts

Job description

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!

Grab the Good Stuff:

  • Weekly pay

  • Team member discount

  • 401(k) with company contributions

  • Paid parental leave

  • Paid education assistance

  • Development programs for advancement and career growth

  • Medical/dental/vision

  • And more!

This position will be responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude. This entry level team member position will be exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.

Be the reason our shelves are ready for a great day.

At Meijer, we're more than a retailer. We're a family company that serves people and communities. When you join our team, you're supported with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real impact at work and beyond.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in organization, and like knowing your efforts make a visible difference every day, this role could be a great fit.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We invest in you because when our team thrives, our communities do too.

  • Weekly pay

  • Team member discount

  • 401(k) with company contributions

  • Paid parental leave

  • Paid education assistance

  • Development programs for advancement and career growth

  • Paid family care leave

  • Medical/dental/vision

  • And more!

What You'll Do

As a Stocking Clerk, you play a critical role in keeping our store running smoothly. Your work ensures shelves are fully stocked for our customers to provide an exceptional shopping experience.

You'll:

  • Stock shelves with a variety of food and grocery products
  • Move product from pallets or carts to the correct shelf locations efficiently and accurately
  • Pull backstock and dispose of cardboard and trash in designated back‑room areas
  • Work closely with leadership to ensure assigned areas are completed on time
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Provide friendly, respectful interactions with customers when needed
  • Work overnight shifts to prepare the store for the day ahead
  • Support other tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly

What You Bring

  • You're comfortable learning and using basic technology

  • You follow processes and procedures in an organized, efficient way

  • You stay calm and productive in a fast‑paced environment

  • You enjoy being part of a team and supporting shared goals

  • Experience with pallet jacks or forklifts is a plus

  • You have the ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods

We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

This job has a step pay plan that generally starts between the rates below with raises occurring after predetermined hours worked. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

$15.25 - $16.98

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, and paid time off (PTO). In addition to these core benefits, we are committed to supporting your overall well-being and career growth. Our offerings include a variety of programs designed to support your personal and professional development, such as paid parental leave, paid education assistance (including free education), a childcare subsidy, and more. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long‑term health and financial security, and continuous professional development.


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.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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.

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