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Bakery Clerk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.25 - $15.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for career growth

Job Description

Meijer is a family-owned company with a rich history dating back to 1934, founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer along with their children. As a well-established and respected retailer, Meijer prides itself on treating its team members like family, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to personal growth, development, and community engagement. Our company culture emphasizes leadership opportunities and career advancement to help every employee achieve success and fulfillment. When you work at Meijer, you not only build a promising career but also contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve, reinforcing our commitment to service and excellence.

The Food Clerk role at Meijer is crucial in delivering exceptional customer service by offering knowledgeable assistance, efficient product handling, and maintaining a friendly attitude at all times. This position involves a variety of retail responsibilities including product stocking, merchandising, and customer interaction that ensure the smooth operation of multiple store departments such as Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, and Grocery. As a Food Clerk, you will play an active role in creating a welcoming and helpful shopping experience, making a positive impact on both customers and the larger community. The job provides valuable opportunities to develop customer service skills, learn product details, and grow within the company through our development programs.

At Meijer, team members enjoy benefits such as weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, paid parental leave, paid education assistance, team member discounts, and development programs designed for career growth. These benefits reflect our dedication to supporting the whole person, balancing work with personal life, and fostering continuous improvement. The Food Clerk position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working face-to-face with customers, are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a process-driven, fast-paced environment. You will use your communication skills to build rapport with customers, address inquiries effectively, and maintain high standards of safety and sanitation to ensure product quality.

Moreover, this role requires physical ability to handle various tasks like lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and standing for extended periods, ensuring products are well-stocked and visually appealing. Candidates with a willingness to learn, problem-solving abilities, and a calm demeanor under pressure will find this position rewarding. Joining Meijer means becoming part of a family-focused company that values collaboration, respect, and taking care of one another while making a tangible difference in the community. We invite you to consider this opportunity to build not just a job, but a career with a company where your contributions matter and where you can grow personally and professionally.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Physical capability to perform lifting and standing tasks
  • Willingness to work flexible hours
  • Basic proficiency with technology
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to follow safety and sanitation practices

Job Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Strong listening and communication skills, face-to-face and virtually
  • Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology
  • Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot
  • Process-driven with ability to follow procedures
  • Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment
  • Desire to work with customers consistently
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist
  • Ability to stand for long periods

Job Duties

  • Build rapport with customers
  • Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language
  • Respond to customer questions in an effective manner
  • Stock product and maintain product displays according to merchandising standards
  • Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks
  • Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service and products for our customers
  • Work in departments including Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Grocery

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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