Vitamin Department Clerk

1003 Fresh Thyme Market; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market in Ballwin, MO, is seeking a Vitamin & Body Care Clerk to help customers, stock natural living products, and maintain clean, organized aisles. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and friendly service in a fast-paced grocery setting.

Responsibilities include assisting shoppers, checking product dates, and supporting promotions while upholding Health Department guidelines. Flexible hours and a team-oriented environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail in cross functional teams.
• Must take initiative when problems arise and be flexible.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills for cross functional work.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized while supporting team goals.
• Must work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Familiar with Health Department guidelines for grocery retail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of natural living aisles, storage and work areas; keep floors safe and free of spills.
• Stock department items and ensure pricing accuracy and organization.
• Monitor product rotation and log expiration dates; manage code date logs.
• Assist customers with purchases, information and product selection; cross-sell when needed.
• Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy and quality.
• Maintain visibility of signs, recipe cards, coupons and promotional material.
• Participate in pre-inventory preparation and back stock control.
• Maintain high product knowledge and department sanitation.
• Regularly walk the department to keep it organized and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Initiative

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Team player

Health department guidelines knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you.

Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Team member discount Career growth opportunities

All positions at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market are required to execute their daily job responsibilities in addition to focusing on sales and customer service. It is the expectation of each employee to maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to be a team player.

The Vitamin & Body Care Clerk is responsible for keeping all store natural living shelves stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Vitamin & Body Care Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of natural living aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Stocks department; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Examines the rotation of all products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items; including keeping a code date log for the products in order to clear or trade out product before it is set to expire.
• Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on items.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1-2 years grocery retail experience in Vitamin & Body Care department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Advanced knowledge of Natural Living products and ability to reference customer questions.

Job Function Analysis Physical Demands

• Sit Rarely 1-2 hours
• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours
• Walk Continuously 2-8 hours
• Drive Frequently 2-4 hours
• Balance Frequently 34-66%
• Bend Occasionally 1-33%
• Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%
• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%
• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%
• Lifting/Carrying 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 51-100 lbs. Never 0%
• Repetitive Motion Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%
• Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%
• Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%
• Lower extremities Never 0%
• Environmental Conditions: Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for the results they consistently drive and for being passionate about working safely to ensure 200% accountability - 100% accountability for self and 100% accountability for your fellow team members. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization. This job generally starts between the rates below with raises occurring in accordance with the Fresh Thyme Market plan policy. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

$15.00 - $16.50

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes long-term health and financial security. Come Thrive with us!

A MISSION WE CAN ALL BELIEVE IN! We have a simple mission at Fresh Thyme - to improve the way our communities eat by offering fresh and healthy food at great values. We call it REAL FOOD AT REAL AFFORDABLE PRICES. We continue our commitment to offer more items that are fresh, organic and free from not-so-healthy ingredients – food you feel good about with no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors or flavors. We believe in meeting our customers wherever they are on their journey toward healthier eating and total wellness with a selection of products that accommodates all diets and food restrictions. While our assortment of better-for-you products is amazing, the most important thing we offer is an even more amazing shopping experience – brought to you by our friendly team members.