Store Assistant - Downtown Store - Onion River Cooperative : Job Details

Description

Starting Wage: $18.05/hour

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Management

Location: All City Market Locations

Union Position UE Local 203: Non-exempt, Grade 4

Summary

City Market Co-Op is seeking a Store Assistant to actively support all departments to guarantee the smooth operations of the store. This includes bagging groceries, stocking/receiving products, custodial support, and running errands as needed. The ideal candidate has strong communication and customer service skills, ideally with prior experience in customer service or retail and/or a drive to learn!

Do you have an interest in local food systems and providing a wide variety of local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price to the community? Want to help shape the future of City Market Co-Op?

If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!

Day-to-Day Duties

* Keeping the store and equipment in working order, including cleaning, organizing, and stocking shelves, rotating stock, and labeling items.

* Assisting customers with product questions and locating products in a prompt, friendly, courteous manner and referring them to other staff as necessary.

* Bagging groceries and collecting carts and baskets as needed to keep the Front End traffic to a minimum.

* Monitoring parking lot and maintaining traffic control as needed.

* Assisting in food production and grocery delivery as needed.

* Running errands as needed and assisting other departments as needed.

* Compliance with established City Market procedures and practices regarding operations, sales, safety, and security.

* May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* One year of retail experience OR 18 months of customer service experience required.

* High School diploma or GED and valid driver's license required.

* Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry helpful.

Benefits

Store discounts; free fitness classes, award-winning Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Plan; paid volunteer time; affordable & comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances; paid time off; 401k with 6% match; spending accounts & more!