Retail Associate

SpartanNash; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions company in Kalamazoo is seeking a Bakery Associate to manage baking, frying, and stocking duties. The ideal candidate will have a preferred high school diploma and some retail experience. Join a culture that prioritizes people and excellence in service.

Benefits

Total Rewards benefits package

Qualifications

• Preferably a high school diploma.
• One year of retail or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

• Baking and frying duties determined by production schedule.
• Price, date, wrap and/or bag bakery products.
• Maintain clean and well-stocked bakery department.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Basic mathematical skills

Reading and writing comprehension

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

2103 Parkview Ave - Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to work independently to bake, fry, decorate, package, display and stock bakery products; to ensure that the shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store. Additionally, complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Baking and frying duties determined by production schedule - 80% of time.

• Price, date, wrap and/or bag bakery products.

• Properly fill, rotate and merchandise bakery shelves, cases and displays.

• Notify the Bakery Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.

• Assist in receiving, unloading and stocking of merchandise.

• Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc.

• Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines.

• Maintain a clean, attractive and well stocked department.

• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines

• Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations

• Follow Guest Experience Guidelines

• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High school diploma (preferred)

• One year of retail or related experience preferred.

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents

• Basic mathematical skills

• Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package .

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.