Utility Clerk

Brookshire Grocery Company; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Outdoor recreation area

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company is seeking team members to assist customers, stock shelves, and transport groceries in a fast-paced retail environment. You will help locate products, verify prices, and maintain clean, safe store conditions.

Requirements include basic customer service skills, the ability to multi-task, and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. On-the-job training is provided to support growth within the company.

Qualifications

• On the job training provided.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to operate equipment.
• 21 years or older to drive for Company business per policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains acceptable store conditions per Company standards.
• Engages with customers and assists with locating products and price verifications.
• Transports groceries and builds attractive product displays.
• Keeps parking lot and store areas free of trash and debris.
• Promotes product sales through friendly customer engagement.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

On-the-job training

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

What sets us apart:

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

Job Summary:

Maintains acceptable store conditions according to Company standards. Engages with customers, transports groceries, locates products and conducts price verifications. Performs various customer service duties while maintaining a safe and sanitary shopping environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds product displays and maintains attractive product presentation by assembling product in allotted space, removing cardboard from shelves as product is purchased and placing into bailer.
• Collects shopping carts and stores them in the cart corral.
• Keeps parking lot free of trash and debris; communicates with management any incidents, actions, or concerns occurring on store premises.
• Maintains full stock conditions on grocery display racks and shelves.
• Promotes product sales through active customer engagement.
• Takes precaution when handling objects to avoid damage to products, property, etc.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and transporting groceries as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to remain courteous with customers at all times.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with customers and partners.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate manual and electric pallet jack (partners 18 yrs.+).
• Ability to safely work with sharp objects such as knives, box cutters, etc.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Typically involves on the job training.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required to operate equipment.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to talk and hear.
• Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Continuously required to stand or walk.
• Frequently required to use strenuous finger and hand movements.
• Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, squat, or stoop.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context and Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a retail store.
• Frequently exposed to outside temperatures and weather.
• Frequently exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.
• Noise level varies.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) Brookshire Grocery Company is a regional, family-owned retail grocery business employing over 17,000 partners across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. With more than over 215 retail grocery stores, along with three distribution centers and corporate offices, BGC is more than just a grocery company—it’s a connected network of partners working together. At BGC, we believe in collaboration, shared goals, and mutual success. Your voice matters here, and we actively seek feedback to ensure BGC is a place where you can thrive, grow, and feel valued. Our culture values personal growth, recognition, and belonging: Growth Opportunities: We invest in you through professional development programs, mentoring, and job opportunities. Recognition: We celebrate your achievements and value your contributions to our shared success. Belonging: Our core values emphasize teamwork and creating a supportive, inclusive environment. What Sets Us Apart? As a family-owned company rooted in Christian values, BGC puts people first. Whether it’s through our commitment to supporting local efforts in the communities we serve or fostering a positive workplace, we are dedicated to making a difference. If you’re looking for a place to build your future, and make an impact, Brookshire Grocery Company is the place for you. Join us and be part of something greater—your growth, your impact, your future with BGC.

Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.” Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers.