Grocery Clerk

Fresh Thyme Market; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Grocery Clerk in Michigan to stock shelves, assist customers, and maintain a clean, safe store environment. You will follow department guidelines, price items accurately, and uphold high service standards.

We offer weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, paid parental leave, team member discounts, and career growth opportunities. Fresh Thyme promotes from within and values real food at affordable prices for our communities.

Qualifications

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to a high-volume retail while working in a cross-functional team.
• Must have initiative when problems arise.

Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of grocery shelves, storage area, and work area for safety.
• Stocks grocery shelves with accurate pricing and organization as per schematics.
• Examines rotation of products for expired stock and discards outdated items.
• Assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; sells and cross-sells.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for shipment accuracy and quality.
• Monitors POS signs and promotional materials.
• Operates equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, and hand trucks.
• Weights and labels products accurately.
• Builds displays and ensures tags are correct during stocking.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation and back stock management.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Team member discount

• Career growth opportunities

Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different!

The Grocery Clerk is responsible for keeping all store grocery shelves stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Grocery Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Ensures cleanliness of grocery shelves, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.

* Stocks grocery shelves; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Grocery Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.

* Examines the rotation of all grocery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.

* Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.

* Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.

* Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.

* Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.

* Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.

* Cuts and stacks cases for building grocery displays as well as price and mark merchandise.

* Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.

* Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

* Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.

* Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

* High school diploma or equivalency degree.

* Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Grocery department processes and procedures.

* Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.

* Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.

* Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.

* Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.

* Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

* Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.

* Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.

* Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.

* Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

* Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.

* Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.

* Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

* Sit Rarely 1-2 hours

* Stand Continuously 1-8 hours

* Walk Continuously 2-8 hours

* Drive Frequently 2-4 hours

* Balance Frequently 34-66%

* Bend Occasionally 1-33%

* Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%

* Crawl Occasionally 1-33%

* Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%

* Kneel Occasionally 1-33%

* Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%

* Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying

* 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

* 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

* 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

* 51-100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%

Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions:

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for the results they consistently drive and for being passionate about working safely to ensure 200% accountability - 100% accountability for self and 100% accountability for your fellow team members. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

$15.00 - $16.50

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes long-term health and financial security. Come Thrive with us!