Grocery Clerk — Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunities

Meijer; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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 to stock shelves, assist customers, and maintain a clean, safe store environment. You will follow department guidelines, weigh and label products, and support the team during busy shifts.

The role emphasizes accurate product handling, customer service excellence, and adherence to health regulations. Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1–2 years in grocery retail; experience in natural foods is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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• Examines the rotation of all grocery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.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

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Initiative

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalency degree

1–2 years grocery retail experience

Experience in natural foods industry is a plus

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Grocery Clerk to stock shelves, assist customers, and maintain a clean, safe store environment. You will follow department guidelines, weigh and label products, and support the team during busy shifts.

The role emphasizes accurate product handling, customer service excellence, and adherence to health regulations. Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or equivalent, and 1–2 years in grocery retail; experience in natural foods is a plus.