Grocery Store Associate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Grocery Associate to promote nutrition services, assist customers, and maintain a clean, safe store environment while delivering friendly, reliable service. You will scan and bag WIC products, support inventory, and stay informed on WIC and CCAC guidelines, with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This role requires physical effort, lifting up to 50 lbs, compliance with background checks, and drug testing;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years relevant experience.
• Associate's Degree (AA) preferred with 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Food Handler Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly client assistance, respond to inquiries, operate register, and promote nutrition services.
• Accurately scan and bag redeemed WIC products; assist with inventory; ensure proper display, rotation, and reporting of damaged or near-expiration items.
• Maintain knowledge of program guidelines; comply with CCAC policies and external requirements; attend meetings and review communications.
• Keep current with WIC and CCAC updates and employee communications.
• Engage in ongoing learning and skill development to improve performance.

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

Role Overview

The Grocery Associate role involves promoting nutrition services, maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting with inventory management, accurately scanning and bagging WIC products, and staying updated with WIC and CCAC communications.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide friendly client assistance, maintain facility floor appearance, respond to inquiries, and operates register. Promote nutrition services, event participation, and connection to additional resources. Maintain a flexible schedule to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Accurately scan and bag redeemed WIC products. Assist with inventory processes. Ensure the proper display, products, and rotation of merchandise, and reports products that are damaged or near expiration. Stock and clean shelves and coolers. Handle inventory by stocking, lifting, moving, rotating, and managing inventory and goods in support of store operations and customer service.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of program and CCAC guidelines and procedures, and staying up to date, by attending meetings and reviewing email correspondence. Comply with CCAC policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all regulatory, licensing, or accreditation bodies while performing job expectations. Conduct work responsibilities in a timely manner and ensures a high level of quality in all instances.
• Keep current with WIC and CCAC updates and employee communication.
• Engage in ongoing learning, training, and skill development, seeking and applying feedback to continuously improve performance and contribute to team and organizational success.

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs

Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or requirements related:

• Background check
• Drug testing

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 1-3 years relevant experience
• Preferred Associate's Degree (AA) 3-5 years relevant experience

Certifications and Licensure

• Preferred Food Handler Certification

$19.35 - $21.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (820 ILCS 112/5, et seq.), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is required to provide the wages and benefits that it reasonably expects in good faith to offer for any specific job positions posted. Please note that the exact compensation package ultimately offered to an applicant may vary based on skills, experience, and location, amongst other permissible factors.

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Catholic Charites is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 312-655-7127 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.