Grocery Clerk

Join Ever'man Cooperative's not-for-profit natural food team today! You can find your purpose here through a mission that cares about individual's nutritional needs. Because of Ever'man, the community has education about health, nutrition, and environmental issues. During your first few days and weeks, you will find a different kind of business approach here at Ever'man. You will see we value our members, customers, and employees alike.

There are inclusive benefits packages for part time and full-time employees. Additionally, there are free education and exercise classes included.

Purpose

To keep displays, coolers/freezer, shelves in the grocery bulk, HABA, house wares (and beer & wine) departments fully stocked. To provide prompt, friendly, courteous customer service.

Responsibilities

This position REQUIRES open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday availability.

Stocking

· Stock displays fully without overcrowding, face items on shelves.

· Rotate older stock to front, making space for new stock.

· Pull short-date or low-quality items and follow established procedures for recording and disposing of them.

· Maintain stocking lists for later shifts. Notify buyers of out-of-stocks.

· Take inventories of department stock for buyers as requested.

· Check for back stock when stocking.

Customer Service

· Assist customers with product questions, in prompt, friendly, courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.

· Offer suggestions for purchases and ways to prepare products.

· Help customers place special orders.

Receiving

· Prepare storage areas for incoming deliveries.

· Check deliveries to verify piece count, and check for obvious damage. Notify buyer of discrepancies.

· Help with unloading as needed.

· Sign for deliveries with appropriate adjustments noted on invoice.

· Rotate overstock into storage.

· Label items accurately with price tags as needed.

· Set aside special orders, match product with special order form and notify Information Desk to call customers.

Department Maintenance

· Keep shelves, coolers, bins and back stock in clean, orderly condition. Dust and clean shelves and products when stocking.

· Remove trash promptly, sweep and mop floor.

· Keep department equipment in assigned area and in working order.

· Use equipment safely. Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures. Advise Merchandising Manager of equipment problems.

· Record department shrink promptly and accurately.

· Participate in periodic physical inventory counts

Job Qualifications

· Experience serving the public

· Work in varying climates and temperatures (coolers, freezers, etc. when needed)

General Qualifications

· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands

· Organized, attention to detail.

· Familiarity with natural and organic foods

· Self-motivated, organized, responsible, flexible

· Regular, predictable attendance with ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business.

· Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality

· Written and spoken English proficiency

· Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally

Must be available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Open availability is preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $13.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Stocking: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14