What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scanning Clerk position at Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op?
Why Work with Us?
For many people, it's the opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values driven business that provides healthy, delicious, and sustainable foods to their community; it's also about people - the ability to work with a great team to create amazing customer experiences. Whatever your reason for joining us, know this, working with us makes a difference!
Position Summary:
Scanning Clerks support the store operations, specifically through the POS software system, as well as ensuring pricing and signage are up-to-date and in good condition.
Duties include customer service, file maintenance, accurate shelf tags and signage.
This role requires customer service, intercultural competence, communication, problem solving, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills as well as adaptability, initiative, resiliency, judgment, and integrity.
Location: 740 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00pm except on sale days which are either 5:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:30 am - 1:30 pm or 6 am - 2:00 pm.
Qualifications:
- Communication: Able to communicate well with customers and staff in a timely and caring way
- Customer Service: Able to give timely and friendly customer service, making sure customers have the best service
- Teamwork: Able to be flexible to support the changing needs of our team and stores
- Technical Skills: Basic computer skills including ability to draft and upload documents, email, and navigate Excel spreadsheets; basic math skills; ability to timely and accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Detail Oriented: Proven ability to be accurate and thorough in projects and tasks; ability to identify discrepancies and errors and take steps to correct them
- Dependability: Ability to show up each day in a timely manner ready to work
- Time Management: Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate, and manage time efficiently to effectively complete tasks and responsibilities
- Initiative: Ability to assess situations, department needs, and proactively address; share suggestions with department leadership and accounting team to improve systems and processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Software: Experience with Catapult system, Parsley, SharePoint, and Intermediate level proficiency with Excel
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of retail pricing
- Multilingual
Benefits: Our pay and benefits focus on meeting the financial, health, and wellness needs of our staff. They include:
- 20% employee discount
- Competitive paid time off and paid volunteering
- 401(k) matching
- Low-cost health insurance premium options, and FREE access to primary care and mental health counseling for those enrolled in our medical insurance
- EAP
- On Demand Pay
We offer exceptional perks including:
- Free food "buddies"
- Employee referral bonuses
- Dress code that allows for inclusivity and creativity
Physical and Working Requirements:
The position involves frequent stationary tasks, along with regular movement throughout the office, sales floor, stock areas, kitchen, and classrooms. Occasional positioning is required to access both low and high shelving, equipment, and products. The job also entails the frequent movement of containers weighing up to 30 lbs. Scanning Clerks may utilize various equipment including but not limited to computers, printers, and scanning equipment. This role requires exchanging accurate information in person, over the phone, and through email and other written communication.
