Grocery Team Associate — Local & Natural Foods

River Valley Co-op; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Co-op in Northampton, MA is seeking a part-time Grocery Team Member to stock displays, assist customers, and maintain neat department areas in the grocery, bulk, and perishables sections.

This role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and a commitment to friendly customer service, with familiarity in natural foods and reliable attendance in a cooperative setting.

Qualifications

• The ability to lift 50 pounds continuously.
• Manual dexterity with department equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple demands.
• Experience serving the public.
• Familiarity with natural foods.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Regular, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Stock displays fully without overcrowding and face items on shelves.
• Rotate older stock to the front and manage low-quality items.
• Label items with price signs and report discrepancies.
• Assist customers with questions in a prompt, friendly manner.
• Help customers place special orders when needed.
• Receive and check deliveries; note discrepancies and assist unloading.
• Rotate overstock into storage and update stocking lists.
• Maintain clean, orderly shelves, coolers, and department equipment.
• Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and report issues.
• Attend department and storewide meetings; perform other tasks as assigned.

Job description

River Valley Co-op in Northampton, MA is seeking a part-time Grocery Team Member to stock displays, assist customers, and maintain neat department areas in the grocery, bulk, and perishables sections.

This role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and a commitment to friendly customer service, with familiarity in natural foods and reliable attendance in a cooperative setting.