Grocery Clerk/Wellness Buyer

Main Market Co-Op is seeking a part-time Wellness/Grocery Clerk. Come be part of our team that helps sustain and supports the community!

Our mission is to create a healthier, more sustainable Inland NW one bite at a time. We make a difference in our community by encouraging sustainability, and by supporting local farms and vendors that specialize in organic, sustainable products.

We value transparency in communication, and pride ourselves on a collaborative team who strive to execute our mission together.. We value employee involvement and support a culture that invites and encourages diversity and embraces inclusion.

If you have a positive attitude, great customer service and experience in wellness and/or buying apply today! We are looking for candidates that believe in the environment and being part of team that helps sustain it. Main Market Co-op is in downtown Spokane, and specializes in locally sourced, organic, sustainable products for our deli, bakery, and grocery store.

All grocery buyers report directly to the grocery manager. As shift times may vary, open availability is required. The number of hours will be approximately 20-30 hours/week. Candidates must be able to work independently and available weekends.

Grocery Buyer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service by maintaining knowledge of inventory and taking initiative to solve customer problems
• Remain abreast of changing customer needs, and new products and trends
• Assist with customer special order requests
• Maintain, face and rotate stock in grocery department
• Receive deliveries, ensuring order and invoice accuracy
• Prioritize out-of-stock items to be stocked as quickly as possible
• Help in sustaining cleanliness of department and back-stock organization
• Assist with preparation of inventory counts for department
• Training to order products according to store needs under the direction of the grocery manager
• Cashiering and checking customers out
• Cash handling

Required Qualifications:

• Some retail and/or buying experience
• Willingness to learn
• Some familiarity with excel and POS systems
• Customer Service Experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet grocery display requirements with excellent attention to detail
• Can work autonomously
• Knowledge of food safety procedures
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds consistently and safely
• Must posses or obtain WA State Food Handler’s Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of natural foods and dietary restrictions
• Knowledge of wellness and homeopathic remedies
• Familiarity with grocery items and quality control

Wage starts at $18.00-21.00/hour, depending on experience. Weekends and evenings are required cashiering is required. We offer a competitive Paid Time Off package and employee discount for goods/food purchased.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21