Grocery Clerk

**Job Summary**

Are you interested in helping others Eat Well & Live Better, as a team member in our family-run Health Food Markets? We are always looking for people with a passion for natural and organic foods with the drive to work hard, help the team and deliver an excellent customer experience

We are looking for a Full-Time Grocery Clerk to join our Newmarket team.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and knowledgeable manner, helping them find products and answering inquiries about items.
- Stock shelves, displays, and refrigerators with organic products, ensuring proper product rotation and shelf organization.
- Conduct regular checks on product expiration dates and remove any expired or damaged items to maintain quality and freshness standards.
- Receive and unload deliveries, inspecting products for accuracy and quality.
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels and notify the supervisor when restocking is required
- Maintain a clean and tidy store environment by promptly cleaning spills, sweeping, and organizing shelves.
- Collaborate with team members to execute promotional displays and effectively communicate upcoming sales or events to customers.
- Comply with health and safety regulations, including proper handling of product.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Manager, Manager on Duty or Supervisor.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in a grocery store, preferably in an organic or natural food retail setting, is an asset.
- Knowledge of organic products, sustainability practices, and their benefits is highly desirable.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy (40lbs) objects and stand for extended periods, bend, twist, climb ladders.
- Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multitask efficiently.

**Working Conditions**:

- The role involves standing for long periods and lifting heavy boxes or crates weighing up to 40lbs.
- Work schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- The grocery clerk may have exposure to colder temperatures with freezers, refrigerators, and chilled backroom.
- Safe and effective use of a box cutter and ladders is required.
- The store may be busy during peak hours, requiring the ability to handle a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
- The clerk will interact with a diverse range of customers, vendors, and team members daily.
- This position is required to work irregular shifts including evenings and weekends.

**Benefits**
- benefits after 3 months of employment
- 20% store discount

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Shift:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

Work days:

- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- NEWMARKET, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you looking for a full time permanent position?
- Are there any days that you are unable to work?

**Experience**:

- Grocery: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-10