General Merchandise Team Member

Meijer Inc.; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a General Merchandise Clerk to deliver remarkable customer service, share product knowledge, and keep displays attractive.

You will be an entry-level team member across health and beauty care, hardlines, fashion, pets, hardware and more, handling stock, assisting shoppers, and using technology to complete tasks. Join our family, enjoy weekly pay, flexible scheduling, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities while building rapport with customers

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong listening and communication skills, face-to-face and virtually.
• Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology.
• Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.
• Process-driven and able to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude.
• Be an entry level team member exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.
• Build rapport with customers.
• Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.
• Help customers with any questions they may have.
• Direct customers to another team member who can answer questions you cannot.
• Stock product and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
• Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
• Collaborate with other team members and managers on additional tasks as needed.
• Work in the departments of Health and Beauty Care, Hardlines, Fashion/Softlines, Pets, Hardware, Card and Party, Outdoor, Seasonal and Floral.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Communication

Learning mindset

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Job description

General Merchandise Clerk

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!

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude.
• Be an entry level team member exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.
• Build rapport with customers.
• Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.
• Help customers with any questions they may have.
• Direct customers to another team member who can answer questions you cannot.
• Stock product and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
• Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
• Collaborate with other team members and managers on additional tasks as needed.
• Work in the departments of Health and Beauty Care, Hardlines, Fashion/Softlines, Pets, Hardware, Card and Party, Outdoor, Seasonal and Floral.

Required Skills

• Detail‑oriented and organized.
• Strong listening and communications skills, face‑to‑face and virtually.
• Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job‑specific technology.
• Problem‑solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.
• Process‑driven and able to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
• Work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.

About Meijer

Meijer starts with me. It’s not just a brand name, it’s a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they’re a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful.

Our company opened its doors more than 90 years ago with a 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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