Grocery Cooperator FT (Early AM Receiving)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Birthdays & service recognition

Long-term disability (LTD)

Job summary

The Merc Co+op is seeking entry-level Grocery Cooperators in Lawrence, KS. You will work with department Specialists and Managers to meet shopper needs in a fast-paced environment, operating a register, assisting with receiving, stocking, and rotating products.

Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, maintaining clean and safe areas, and supporting training of new staff. Weekend and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Entry level position focused on customer service and store operations.
• Experience with cash registers and friendly customer interactions preferred.
• Willingness to learn receiving, stocking, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, friendly service in person and by phone.
• Operate the cash register accurately and follow cash handling guidelines.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating product in the department.
• Keep the department neat, clean, and safe for customers and staff.
• Support training of new staff by modeling best practices.
• Stay informed about promotions and respond to shopper questions.

Skills

Customer service

Cashiering

Receiving

Stocking

Safety procedures

Job description

Cooperator: GroceryEarly AM Receiving Hourly On-Site (Lawrence, KS)

Job Summary

Cooperators are entry level positions at the co-op. These team members work closely with department Specialists and Managers to consistently meet the needs of shoppers in a fast-paced service environment. Grocery Cooperators report to the Grocery Manager.,They provide exceptional customer service, operate cash registers, assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating product; and maintain neat, clean, and safe customer-facing and backstock areas of the store.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Range $15.16-$16.16/hour
• paid time off accrual
• free life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% match
• birthday and service anniversary recognition
• free LTD company paid

CooperatorDuties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department Specialists to execute daily tasks within the department including opening, mid, and closing duties asassigned
• Provide exceptional,promptand friendly service in person and over thephone
• Comply withsafety procedures andidentifyunsafe conditions; report all safety risks to store management (e.g.items in need of repair, customer or employee accidents, safety risks or issues including robbery, theft, or fraud).
• Support training ofnew staffmembers by modeling best practices and established department procedures
• Assistwith ordering, inventory, and other duties asassigned
• Gain andmaintainknowledge of cooperative ownership and business modelpractices
• Gain andmaintainknowledge of products sold within the store and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and specialpromotionsand ads.
• Willingto work weekends and holidays.
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time.

Grocery Department Duties

• Operate register to ensure merchandise and payment is accounted for properly.
• Follow all proper cash handling guidelines to ensure all accounting procedures are handled according to company guidelines.
• Assistwith receiving, stocking and inventory rotation; maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising groceryproduct
• Complete cleaning duties asassigned
• Maintain a neat,cleanand safe department and equipment, including coolers, backstock and other storagespaces
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, engage in huddles and discussions of salesreports

Physical Requirements, Working Conditions +Equipment

• Work requires standing/walking for 90% of a shift.
• Work requires the following motions:lifting upto 50lbs, bending, twisting,squattingand reaching; hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, andpulling
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavymachinery
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefullyoperateall productionequipment

Qualifications and Skills

• Past work record reflects dependability andintegrity
• Flexibility of schedule to adapt and respond to the needs of the department.
• Proven ability to follow through on commitments, prioritize and reprioritize asnecessary
• Must have the ability to read written and interpret verbal ordemonstratedinstructions; write identifying information and make requests verbally or inwriting
• Must be able to solve practical problems and work towardssolutions
• Must be able to perform simple addition and subtraction, as well as counting andrecording

About Us

Who says fresh, local and organichas tobe exclusive? Not us. At The MercCo+op, we think that all of us, every parent and caregiver, every coach, every friend, everyteacherand every kid are hungry for affordable, healthy, delicious food. Our co-op is on a mission to make sure that everyone in our community has access! The MercCo+opis a grocery store owned by our community, not some corporate office1,000 milesaway. So, instead of focusing on Wall Street investors, we focus on what our neighbors want — nourishing everyone according to their budget and cooking style. We know how to get the best local food because we know our farmers by name.And,we’repassionate about giving back to our community because we know thatgood foodis just the beginning of what we can achieve by working together. So, if you want the neighborhood gathering place for fresh,healthyand delicious food, our doors are wide open — to everyone. Note:The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job dutiesrequiredat a lower level may berequiredat the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental location, and/or needs for theparticular position. An individual mustdemonstratesuccessful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition,in order topromoteintoa higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and thecandidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position.