Grocery/Bulk Assistant

About the role

This position pays USD $19.50 per hour and is responsible for assisting the Grocery/Bulk Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the Grocery/Bulk department. Applications are accepted through 09/09/2026, with the hiring timeline subject to extension.

Responsibilities

• Provide World Class Customer Service as a number one priority.
• Exemplify integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhere to all policies.
• Create inviting, full and shoppable departments.
• Assist the grocery/bulk department manager in ordering for the grocery and bulk departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Assist the grocery/bulk department manager in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
• Ensure all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards.
• Offer and follow up on special orders.
• Merchandise shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays.
• Assist in managing as well as participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock.
• Assist in training and monitoring of department personnel including assigning and following up on tasks.
• Conduct active and passive demos.
• Work with the department manager to address performance issues within the department.
• Support store opening and closing activities including Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cash handling and cashier closeout responsibilities.
• Handle register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks.
• Maintain the safety and security of customers and employees.
• Answer customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Health Supportive statements and/or statements of nutritional support.
• Continually increase product knowledge.
• Use SAP and inventory management software, emailing and utilizing other IS programs as needed.
• Work a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings.
• This position has limited Manager on Duty responsibilities and is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
• 1 year of experience supervising others preferred.
• Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand.
• Possess a sense of urgency in the completion of tasks.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and follow through.
• Must be cashier trained and able to count currency.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Benefits

• All Crew Members Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• Npower Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week) Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands

• Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11–20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21–50 lbs.
• Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51–100 lbs. with a team lift.
• Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16–100 lbs.
• Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
• Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to frequently reach above chest.
• Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
• Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
• Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.