Grocery Clerk

Weavers Way Co-op; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Weavers Way Co-op in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Grocery Clerk to join our Germantown location. The role involves helping customers, stocking shelves, and maintaining store presentation. Open availability is preferred and flexibility is encouraged for a 20-29 hour work week.

Ideal candidates bring customer service or retail experience, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Membership in good standing with Weavers Way is expected upon hire.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op.
• Open availability preferred.
• Proven customer service or retail experience is a plus.
• Great attention to detail.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods and multitasking.
• Become a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with their needs and purchases.
• Escort customers to the desired aisle or shelf.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Keep the store clean, safe and organized.
• Stock and replace products to prevent damages.
• Maintain fully stocked shelves with fresh items.
• Prepare store displays and label products accurately.
• Order out-of-stock items as needed.
• Process customer orders and payments.
• Discard expired items and promote near-expiry products.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

Welcome to Weavers Way!

Weavers Way is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. Weavers Way operates on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

Join us as a Grocery Clerk!

We are looking for an energetic, community-oriented and experienced individual to work as a Grocery Clerk in our Germantown location. This position is Part-time 20-29 hours per week. Open availability is preferred. If you have experience working in a team setting and a passion for great customer service, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Ask customers about their needs and help them in making purchases.
• Escort customers to the appropriate aisle or shelve in order to assist with purchasing decisions.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the store is clean, safe and in order.
• Stock and replace products to avoid any damages.
• Keep shelves fully stocked with fresh products.
• Prepare store displays and ensure that products are accurately labeled.
• Order out of stock products.
• Process customer orders and payments.
• Discard expired items and place near expiry items on special promotions.

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op.
• Open availability preferred.
• Proven customer service or retail experience is a plus.
• Great attention to detail.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time, receiving orders, stocking and facing products, and the ability to adapt to change quickly and multitask.
• Receiving products.
• Customer service is of the utmost priority, those with patience and the ability to make it right will succeed best in this role.
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.