Grocery Clerk

Puget Consumers Co-op; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pension

Staff discount

Co-op membership

Paid time off

Job summary

Puget Consumers Co-op in Ballard, Seattle, WA is seeking a Grocery Clerk to assist in grocery department operations and customer service. The role includes training staff, ordering, inventory, and ensuring displays and signage meet standards.

Responsibilities include cashiering, maintaining sanitation and safety, and supporting multiple departments as needed. The position requires 2+ years in groceries, ability to lift 10-40 lbs, and availability for varied shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service.
• 2+ years grocery experience required.
• Must be available to work mid-day and evening shifts including weekends, and overnight and mornings when needed.
• Excellent teambuilding, training, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Models and provides excellent, professional customer service.
• Assists in grocery department operations, including training and guidance of grocery staff, ordering, productivity, and inventory as assigned by Grocery Coordinator and Grocery Lead.
• Stocks grocery displays with attention to quantity, quality, timeliness, appearance of displays, and merchandising plan.
• Handles price changes and signage, including ad change.
• Fills in for Receiving, Night Crew, Dairy, and Beer & Wine departments when needed.
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards are met.
• Helps maintain integrity of organic standards for the bulk department.
• While cashiering, accurately and efficiently scan and key items into register and processes all payments according to PCC standards.

Skills

Customer service

Grocery experience

Teamwork

Communication

Merchandising

Cash handling

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Grocery Clerks assist in grocery department operations, including training and guidance of grocery staff, ordering, productivity, and inventory as assigned by Grocery Coordinator and Grocery Lead.

Job Locations

US-WA-Ballard - Seattle

Address

1451 N.W. 46th St.

Our Culture

Our Vision

To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet

Our Mission

We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems

Our Values

We foster high standards

We act with integrity

We embrace stewardship

We take action because we care

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate Kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

Main Job Responsibilities

• Models and provides excellent, professional customer service
• Assists in grocery department operations, including training and guidance of grocery staff, ordering, productivity, and inventory as assigned by Grocery Coordinator and Grocery Lead
• Stocks grocery displays with attention to quantity, quality, timeliness, appearance of displays, and merchandising plan
• Handles price changes and signage, including ad change
• Fills in for Receiving, Night Crew, Dairy, and Beer & Wine departments when needed
• Ensures that the department sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards are met
• Helps maintain integrity of organic standards for the bulk department
• While cashiering, accurately and efficiently scan and key items into register and processes all payments according to PCC standards

• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• 2+ years grocery experience required
• Must be available to work mostly mid-day and evening shifts including weekends, and overnight and mornings when needed
• Excellent teambuilding, training, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Computer knowledge and skills including Microsoft Office products and file management
• Previous cashiering experience preferred
• Strong merchandising skills preferred
• Ordering, inventory, receiving, beer & wine, and dairy experience a plus
• Must be able to meet physical demands of position including standing, bending, twisting, repetitive motion and lifting between 10-40lbs regularly
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits and Perks

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Parental Leave
• Vacation Accrual – 0.06 hours per hour worked
• Sick Accrual – 0.033 hours per hour worked
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases
• Free Co-op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

PCC Benefits Page:

• https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/

Additional Details

• Reports to: Store Director

Comp Details

Starting Wage: $21.55/hour