Wellness Associate (PT) Meridian

Boise Consumer Cooperative; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Boise Co-op in Meridian, ID is seeking a part-time Wellness Associate to help customers find natural wellness products and keep the Wellness Department welcoming and organized.

You will provide friendly service, stock and rotate items, monitor freshness, and support displays and inventory with accurate records. Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends is required to fit our busy store.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with merchandising and product placement.
• Excellent organizational abilities and time management.
• Clear communication with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class customer service by assisting shoppers in locating products and addressing their needs with professionalism and courtesy.
• Stock and rotate products according to merchandising, sanitation, and pricing standards.
• Monitor expiration dates and report items nearing expiration to leadership to maintain freshness and compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, floor sets, and storage spaces to support a safe and efficient shopping environment.
• Refill and maintain bulk items—including soaps, herbs, and refillable goods—using established safety and hygiene practices.
• Assist with building and maintaining product displays to support marketing and sales initiatives.
• Participate in quarterly inventory counts and contribute to accurate stock records.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and leadership to support workflow and ensure excellent customer experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Village Store - Meridian, ID 83646, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Open Availability, Job Category: Wellness Department, Qualifications: Do you enjoy helping customers feel their best, staying organized, and working with natural wellness products? Join us as a Wellness Associate and support the daily operations of the Wellness Department through exceptional customer service, accurate merchandising, and strong organizational skills. In this role, you’ll help shoppers find what they need, maintain a clean and inviting department, and contribute to a welcoming environment aligned with Boise Co-op’s values.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide world-class customer service by assisting shoppers in locating products and addressing their needs with professionalism and courtesy.
• Stock and rotate products according to merchandising, sanitation, and pricing standards.
• Monitor expiration dates and report items nearing expiration to leadership to maintain freshness and compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, floor sets, and storage spaces to support a safe and efficient shopping environment.
• Refill and maintain bulk items—including soaps, herbs, and refillable goods—using established safety and hygiene practices.
• Assist with building and maintaining product displays to support marketing and sales initiatives.
• Participate in quarterly inventory counts and contribute to accurate stock records.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and leadership to support workflow and ensure excellent customer experiences.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for positive, knowledgeable customer interactions.
• Ability to handle moderately complex issues and escalat*e concerns appropriately.
• Dependability, flexibility, and adaptability to shifting department needs.
• Professional attitude with a commitment to teamwork and maintaining a clean, welcoming department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and varied schedules.

EXPERIENCE

• Retail experience preferred.
• Interest in or exposure to holistic wellness, supplements, or natural products preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate department equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This role requires the ability to work in a grocery and specialty retail environment with prolonged standing and frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting. You must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs., operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination, and communicate clearly with customers and coworkers. Tasks also require climbing step stools or ladders, repetitive arm and hand motions, and reaching above shoulders or horizontally while stocking or retrieving products. Proper PPE must be worn as required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a busy Wellness Department and grocery setting with frequent customer interaction, consistent movement, and a strong emphasis on safety, product knowledge, and customer care.

It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone [phone].

Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.