General Merchandise Clerk

Meijer Inc.; Orland 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

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Illinois is seeking an entry‑level team member to deliver outstanding customer service, gain product knowledge, and support merchandising in a fast‑paced retail environment.

You will stock shelves, move products, assist customers, and help maintain a clean, safe store. We offer weekly pay, a team member discount, parental leave, education assistance, and opportunities for advancement within a family‑oriented company.

Qualifications

• Entry level role requiring strong customer service and reliability.
• Ability to learn product knowledge and store procedures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves with a variety of food and grocery products.
• Move product from pallets or carts to correct shelf locations efficiently.
• Pull backstock and dispose of cardboard and trash in back-room areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Provide friendly, respectful interactions with customers.
• Work overnight shifts to prepare the store for the day ahead.

Skills

Customer service

Tech literacy

Teamwork

Physical ability

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!

• 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!

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

• 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

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, and paid time off (PTO)

• paid parental leave, paid education assistance (including free education), a childcare subsidy, and more

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.

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.