Grocery Team Member Part-time

Skagit Valley Food Co-Op; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25% Employee Discount

Lunch Discount

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Skagit Valley Food Co-Op in Mount Vernon, WA seeks a part-time Grocery Clerk to deliver excellent customer service, merchandise, stock, rotate products and maintain clean, safe aisles. The role requires nights and weekend availability, and pays $19.00-$24.00 per hour.

The position is part-time (around 24 hours/week). Qualifications include retail experience, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs. Benefits and a food handler card may be offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working retail, preferably grocery or natural foods store.
• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times
• Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential
• Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance
• Ability to work retail shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Ability to maintain current food handler card
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner
• Answers phone and pages promptly and courteously
• Ensures that product is rotated, within date and properly displayed
• Accurately and neatly stocks products
• Pays close attention to product and shelf tags
• Cleans up aisle debris after stocking (cardboard, etc) before moving on to next aisle
• Follows all security measures
• Does not allow anyone in the store after hours
• Performs closing duties: clean bulk section, garbage, recycle cardboard, etc
• Keeps pace with the team, working harmoniously throughout the store
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Teamwork

Attendance

Multitasking

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Grocery Clerks work in a fast paced, multitasked environment. Primary job duties include providing excellent customer service, merchandising, stocking, rotating product, and cleaning.

Wage Range: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

Part-time, 24 hours per week, nights and weekend availability

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner


• Answers phone and pages promptly and courteously.


• Ensures that product is rotated, within date and properly displayed


• Accurately and neatly stocks products


• Pays close attention to product and shelf tags


• Cleans up aisle debris after stocking (cardboard, etc) before moving on to next aisle


• Follows all security measures


• Does not allow anyone in the store after hours


• Performs closing duties: clean bulk section, garbage, recycle cardboard, etc


• Keeps pace with the team, working harmoniously throughout the store


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working retail, preferably grocery or natural foods store


• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times


• Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines


• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential


• Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance


• Ability to work retail shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends


• Ability to maintain current food handler card


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• High school diploma or equivalent

Essential Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking


• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating


• Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands


• Ability to lift 30 lbs. often, up to 70 lbs occasionally


• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.


• Exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)


• Clear spoken English and ability to perceive spoken voice clearly

Benefits—Depending on Hours Worked

• 25% Employee Discount


• Lunch Discount


• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)


• Long Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• 401(k)


• Paid Time Off

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.