Receiving Grocery Clerk

Meijer Inc.; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Food Clerk to join our team and contribute to a welcoming, well‑run store experience in our Fresh departments. You will build positive connections with customers and teammates, share product knowledge, and help customers find what they need.

You will maintain appealing displays and stock products according to standards. You will also use technology to complete tasks efficiently, follow food safety procedures, and support adjacent departments to ensure smooth operations

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.

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

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Learn technology

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!

Benefits

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

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

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 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.