Produce Lead

Meijer; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team member discount

401(k) with company contributions

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Development programs for advancement

Medical/dental/vision

And more!

Job summary

Meijer, a family‑oriented retailer, is seeking a Food Clerk to deliver friendly, knowledgeable customer service in our Fresh departments. You’ll help customers, keep displays fresh and organized, and collaborate with team members to ensure efficient store operations.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, physical activity, and helping families shop, this role could be a great fit. Meijer offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-first mindset
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Comfort learning and using job-specific technology
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized
• Ability to follow processes and safety standards
• Calm, focused approach in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to be physically active, including lifting and standing for extended periods
• Passion for working with customers daily

Responsibilities

• Build positive connections with customers and teammates
• Share product knowledge and help customers find what they need
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing product displays
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise product according to standards
• Use technology to complete tasks efficiently and accurately
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures
• Work across departments including Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Grocery
• Support other tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Technology literacy

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!

Grab the Good Stuff:

• Weekly pay

• Team member discount

• 401(k) with company contributions

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

• Medical/dental/vision

• And more!

Responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude; will be exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.

Feed your community. Grow your career.

At Meijer, we're a family company that serves people and communities. When you join our team, you're not just filling shelves, you're helping families put food on their tables and creating moments of connection every day.

If you enjoy working with food, helping customers, and staying active in a fast‑paced environment, this role could be a great fit.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We invest in you-because when our team thrives, our communities do too.

• Weekly pay

• Team member discount

• 401(k) with company contributions

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

• Paid family care leave

• Medical/dental/vision

• And more!

What You'll Do

As a Food Clerk, you play a key role in creating a fresh, welcoming, and well‑run store experience within our Fresh departments.

You’ll:

• Build positive connections with customers and teammates

• Share product knowledge and help customers find what they need

• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing product displays

• Stock, rotate, and merchandise product according to standards

• Use technology to complete tasks efficiently and accurately

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures

• Work across departments including Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Produce and Grocery

• Support other tasks as needed to keep operations running smoothly

Every shift, your work helps keep our store running smoothly and our customers coming back.

What You Bring

• A friendly, customer‑first mindset

• Strong listening and communication skills

• Comfort learning and using job‑specific technology

• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized

• Ability to follow processes and safety standards

• Calm, focused approach in a fast‑paced environment

• Willingness to be physically active, including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods

• A passion in working with customers every day

• Previous retail or food service experience is helpful, but not required

• You have the ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods

We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

This job has a step pay plan that generally starts between the rates below with raises occurring after predetermined hours worked. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

$15.25 - $16.98

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, and paid time off (PTO). In addition to these core benefits, we are committed to supporting your overall well‑being and career growth. Our offerings include a variety of programs designed to support your personal and professional development, such as paid parental leave, paid education assistance (including free education), a childcare subsidy, and more. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work‑life balance, long‑term health and financial security, and continuous professional development.

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi‑billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.