Become a part of the Economy Team

A Little About us:

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.

What we are Looking For:

Highly motivated team member who provides an easy, seamless shopping experience by ensuring carts are always available to customers and helps load purchases into vehicles.

What you will be doing:

•Create a welcoming experience by genuinely greeting all guests and providing them a cart.

•Ensure that all shopping carts and flatbeds are cleared from the parking lot and placed in their designated area. Ensure carts are always available to customers.

•Remove trash, disinfect, and sanitize each shopping cart and flatbed after each use.

•Maintain the parking lot in a clean and presentable manner free of all debris throughout the day.

•Assist customers as needed to include loading their purchases into their vehicles.

•Evaluate cart condition and request maintenance.

•Assist other departments as needed.

•Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

•High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•Excellent customer service skills.

•Retail experience preferred.

•Bilingual

•Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

•Ability to work a flexible schedule.

•Ability to work outdoors in various climates.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

•Frequently required to stand and walk.

•Occasionally required to sit.

•Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

•Occasionally required to climb ladders, balance, bend, stoop, or kneel.

•Frequently required to talk or hear.

•Continually work near moving mechanical parts 

•Occasionally work in high, precarious places 

•Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

•Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds and up to 80 pounds.

•Occasionally exposed to extreme cold temperatures ranging from -10˚ to 40˚.

•Performs other related physical duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Vacation & Paid Holidays