Vitamin/Body Care Assistant

Natural Grocers Good4U; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health and wellness is seeking a Vitamin/Body Care Assistant to support the operation of the vitamin and body care departments. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, managing inventory, and ensuring department profitability. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Birthday Bonus Pay

Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 annually)

Paid Time Off (sick and vacation)

Health and Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement plan (401k) with company match

Qualifications

• Experience in grocery or retail environment preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to pass food safety training.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting in ordering and maintaining inventory levels.
• Managing margin and driving sales.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Salary Range

USD $16.00/Hr.

Overview

The Job in a Nutshell:

The Vitamin/Body Care Assistant is responsible for assisting the Vitamin and Body Care Managers in the successful operation and profitability of the vitamin and body care departments.

Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

05/28/2025

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service and creating a positive customer experience daily.
• Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence while adhering to all policies.
• Creating inviting, full, and shopable departments.
• Assisting in ordering for vitamin and body care departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Managing margin, driving sales, and ensuring overall department profitability, including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
• Ensuring all in-stock products meet company standards.
• Handling special orders and merchandising shelves, endcaps, and displays.
• Participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock activities.
• Training and monitoring department personnel and assigning tasks.
• Conducting product demos and addressing performance issues with the department team.
• Supporting store opening and closing activities, including Daily Sales Reports (DSR), cash handling, and cashier responsibilities.
• Handling register functions, including backup cashiering, customer returns, and customer complaints.
• Maintaining safety and security of customers and staff.
• Responding to customer questions using company standards and policies.
• Continuously increasing product knowledge and utilizing inventory management software like SAP.
• Working a schedule based on store needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a commitment of five days, 40 hours per week, and attending mandatory meetings.
• This position has limited Manager on Duty responsibilities but is not the overall Manager on Duty.

All employees are expected to be proactive and flexible to ensure the success and growth of the company.

Qualifications

Recipe for Success:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in vitamins/supplements preferred.
• Ability to pass food safety training and maintain certifications.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain focused.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks.
• Cashier training and currency counting skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This job description is not a contract and may change. Employees are expected to perform all tasks assigned by management.

Benefits Overview

All Crew Members:

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 holidays
• Paid Time Off (sick and vacation) increasing with tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• Good4u Crew Member Discount
• Power Program (rewards and appreciation)
• Regular pay increases
• Career development opportunities
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance
• Retirement plan (401k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution

Diversity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that health and wellbeing are accessible to all. We celebrate differences and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical Capabilities:

• Ability to lift and carry various weights, perform repetitive motions, and work in different physical conditions.

Environmental Conditions:

• Ability to work with tools, in dust, fumes, noise, cold, heat, and other environmental factors as necessary.