Grocery Associate

Heinens Inc; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical & Pharmacy

FSAs & HSA

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Flexible schedules

Biweekly scheduling

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Assistance program

Leave options

Employee discount 20%

Job summary

Heinen’s, Inc. is seeking a part-time Grocery Associate in Barrington, IL to support daily store operations and deliver excellent customer service. The role involves stocking, merchandising, order writing, and collaborating with the team to meet store needs.

The position emphasizes safety compliance, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement within a long‑standing grocery retailer known for its associate-first culture and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily tasks based on store needs.
• Acquire and share knowledge of the Grocery Department.
• Write orders using pars and planning.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products as needed.
• Attend corporate meetings and training classes.
• Comply with personal and food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Sense of urgency

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

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Grocery Associate

Part Time Barrington, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3857

Salary Range: $15.00 To $22.00 Hourly

*Opportunity for promotion*

Company Overview:

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation of owners into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (all located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we are an associate-first company that emphasizes quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

As an associate of Heinen’s there are key components to learn, implement and master. Each of these are integral to the Heinen’s Brand and to your success. These are simple behaviors that help distinguish us as the premier supermarket in Northeast Ohio and Chicago.

Professional Appearance -Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products, and your department in support of our Brand.

Acknowledge -Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.

Evaluate -Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS(Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable)for excellence.

Thank -Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.

Engage -Engage customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Acquire and share knowledge of Grocery Department.
• Responsible for writing orders using effective pars and planning.
• Responsible for working as a team in order to complete daily tasks as needed, including: scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Possess the ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work the amount of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Must be willing to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions, hot or cold.
• Retirement Plan
  • Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates. 5% company match.
• Healthcare Benefits
  • Medical and Pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options, as well as Commuter Benefit options.
  • Company-provided Dental and Vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
• Paid Time Off
  • Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
• Insurance
  • Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
  • Closed on 7 major holidays.
• Growth and Development
  • Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
• Company-provided associate assistance program.
• Family, Parental and Personal Leave options.
• Discounts
  • 20% discount on Heinen's products.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.