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Produce Clerk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $17.00
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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 advancement
Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Meijer is a well-established family-owned company with a rich history dating back to 1934 when it was founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer along with their children. Over the decades, Meijer has grown into a leading retail hypermarket chain that serves communities with a wide variety of products and exceptional customer service. Known for its family-oriented culture and commitment to employees, Meijer provides a supportive environment where team members are valued and encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. The company emphasizes community involvement and leadership development, ensuring that every employee not only builds a rewarding career but also positively impacts the local communities they serve.

At Meijer, the role of a Food Clerk is both dynamic and integral to the smooth operation of the store. As a Food Clerk, you will be responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by offering customers exceptional product knowledge, efficient service, and a friendly attitude. This position exposes you to a blend of retail tasks associated with product handling, customer interactions, and merchandising responsibilities. Food Clerks play a crucial role in creating a positive shopping experience for customers by maintaining proper product displays, adhering to safety and sanitation standards, and utilizing technology to manage daily activities. The position is versatile and applicable to various departments including Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, and Grocery, offering team members a chance to develop expertise across different sections of a retail store.

Joining Meijer as a Food Clerk means becoming part of a family that prioritizes career and community opportunities focused on leadership, personal growth, and development. Meijer offers attractive employee benefits such as weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, paid parental leave, paid education assistance, a team member discount, and development programs aimed at career advancement. The company actively promotes a culture of inclusion and teamwork, inviting team members who are eager to engage with customers, solve problems efficiently, and uphold high standards of quality and safety.

This role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills both face-to-face and virtually. It suits candidates who are willing to learn or already familiar with job-specific technology, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about providing exceptional customer service. Physical stamina is also important as the role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling products, along with standing for extended periods.

If you are looking for more than just a job, but a career that enables you to contribute meaningfully to your community while growing professionally, Meijer offers a welcoming and supportive workplace. Here, you can build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues, continuously enhance your skills, and advance your career in a collaborative and family-centric culture. Consider joining the Meijer family today to take care of both your career and community.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to build rapport with customers
  • friendly and outgoing attitude
  • detail-oriented and organized
  • strong listening and communication skills
  • willingness to learn job-specific technology
  • ability to stay calm in fast-paced environments
  • physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend and twist
  • ability to stand for long periods

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous retail or customer service experience is an advantage but not required
  • strong communication and listening skills
  • familiarity with technology or willingness to learn
  • ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • good problem-solving skills
  • ability to follow procedures in an organized way

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 customers
  • work in departments such as Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, Grocery

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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