Grocery Co-op Frontline Associate

The Merc Co+op; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off accrual

Free life insurance

401(k) with up to 3% match

Birthday and service anniversaryrecogn

Free LTD company paid

Job summary

The MercCo+op is hiring Cooperators for an on-site role in Lawrence, KS. You will work with department Specialists and Managers to deliver excellent customer service, operate cash registers, and assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating products while keeping areas clean and safe.

This entry-level position focuses on reliability, teamwork, and flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, with benefits like PTO, life insurance, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Flexibility of schedule to adapt to department needs.
• Proven ability to follow through on commitments and reprioritize as necessary.
• Ability to read written and interpret verbal or demonstrated instructions; write requests verbally or in writing.
• Must be able to solve practical problems and work toward solutions.
• Must be able to perform simple arithmetic and counting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department Specialists to execute daily tasks within the department including opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Provide exceptional, prompt and friendly service in person and over the phone.
• Comply with safety procedures and report safety risks to store management.
• Support training of new staff by modeling best practices and department procedures.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and other duties as assigned.
• Gain knowledge of cooperative ownership and business model practices and respond to product questions.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal promotions and ads.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time.

Skills

Dependability

Integrity

Flexibility

Follow-through

Reading/writing orders

Problem solving

Job description

The MercCo+op is hiring Cooperators for an on-site role in Lawrence, KS. You will work with department Specialists and Managers to deliver excellent customer service, operate cash registers, and assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating products while keeping areas clean and safe.

This entry-level position focuses on reliability, teamwork, and flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, with benefits like PTO, life insurance, and a 401(k) match.