Grocery Clerk I (Part-Time)

We are a Wisconsin grocer committed to giving back to the communities we serve and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate over 40 full-service supermarkets across Wisconsin. At Festival, people are at the heart of everything we do—from daily interactions to how we treat our guests, and through our extensive associate benefits and programs.

About the role

As a Grocery Clerk, your role in stocking makes grocery shopping easy and enjoyable for guests. You'll help keep shelves stocked, products fresh, and the store organized—ensuring guests can find what they need quickly and easily. Your attention to detail and friendly service create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and supported. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment and making a difference, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Provide Helpful Service: Deliver excellent guest service through friendly greetings, answering questions, and addressing concerns with professionalism and care.
• Stock & Display: Ensure products are fresh, in-date, properly rotated, and well-stocked on our aisles.
• Offer Assistance: Help guests locate products on and off the sales floor, providing product suggestions and alternatives when appropriate.
• Receiving & Inventory Support: Unload deliveries, organize stock, and maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Grocery Department Manager and team to meet department goals.
• Clean & Organize: Contribute to keeping the department clean, sanitized, tidy, and well-maintained.
• Problem-Solving: Address guest concerns with care and professionalism.
• Meet Goals: Ensure shelves are fully stocked by designated times.
• Honor Commitments: Maintain regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and provide adequate notice for occasional absences.
• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A helpful attitude and commitment to excellent guest service.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work efficiently with others.
• Awareness of safety requirements and policies, including proper lifting techniques and box cutter safety.
• Ability to operate equipment such as power jacks, forklifts, walk-behind lifts, balers, and compactors (training provided).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to stand in place for long periods of time, work in a cooler, and walk throughout the store.
• Regular bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Full range of upper body motion to lift products.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
• Functional sensory abilities to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and operate equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.

Schedule

This is a part-time position. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a retail grocery store environment. Availability for AM or PM shifts, including Saturdays, is required for consideration.

Benefits

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly. Part-time store associates receive a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Full-time hourly associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Schedules are provided two weeks in advance for better planning and work-life balance.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options.
• Support Programs: Access to 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and LEAPCare Coaches for confidential support related to personal or professional challenges.
• Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match to help associates reach their savings goals.