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SpartanNash, a proud member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, is a renowned food solutions company dedicated to delivering the ingredients needed for a better life. Operating as a distributor, wholesaler, and retailer, SpartanNash boasts an extensive global supply chain network that allows it to distribute grocery and household goods to locations across all 50 states in the U.S. Known for its diverse product offerings, including fresh produce and the exclusive Our Family® portfolio, SpartanNash serves a wide range of customers. These include national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies, and fuel centers.

The company prides itself on its "braggingly happy" team members. These employees come from a wide range of positions—from bakery managers and order selectors to IT developers, vice presidents of finance, HR business partners, and export specialists. The cohesive effort of this diverse workforce ensures that SpartanNash remains a leader in the food distribution industry, continuing to provide exceptional service and quality products.

The position available at SpartanNash is located at 847 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Paw Paw, Michigan. This role plays a vital part in delivering a satisfactory customer experience at one of SpartanNash's coffee shop locations. The role involves preparing coffee shop beverages and food items according to established standards, ensuring a clean and safe working environment, and operating the cash register to process payments efficiently. This position is excellent for candidates who enjoy customer interactions and take pride in delivering courteous and efficient service.

As a coffee shop team member, you will use your skills to brew, blend, and mix coffee beverages to meet the company’s quality standards. You will be responsible for preparing food items following detailed procedures, adhering strictly to food safety and cleanliness guidelines. Handling the cash register efficiently is another critical duty, requiring you to itemize customer purchases and promptly process payments such as cash, credit cards, checks, gift certificates, and coupons.

This job also involves merchandising responsibilities, such as stocking items, rotating coffee products and merchandise displays, and maintaining an understanding of current store programs and product locations. You will also need to communicate in-store promotions, loyalty programs, and other special offers to customers, helping to drive customer engagement and sales.

SpartanNash emphasizes safety and compliance, expecting you to follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines, food safety protocols, cleaning standards, and guest experience practices. Flexibility is also key, as you may be assigned additional tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs.

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least a high school diploma or GED, accompanied by a preferred year of retail or similar experience. Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to engage politely and effectively with customers are essential. Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and basic reading, writing, and arithmetic abilities will help ensure success in this role.

The position requires physical stamina, as it involves standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending, stooping, twisting, and moving items weighing up to 30 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The retail store environment includes varying temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions, with generally low to moderate noise levels.

SpartanNash fosters a People First culture, offering a robust and competitive total rewards benefits package. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities, inclusive of individuals with disabilities and veterans, and invests in its associate development while promoting two-way communication and a strong sense of belonging. Please note that SpartanNash does not sponsor work visas for this position.