Description

Produce Team Member | Community Food Co-op

https://communityfood.coop/join-us/employment/

Who We Are

We are a community owned natural foods grocery store. We’re passionate about the Co-op business model, quality food, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our team members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team.

What you’ll be doing

Produce team members assist with ordering, receiving, stocking and display of produce, maintains department cleanliness, and provides excellent customer service to customers/members, coworkers, and vendors.

Produce team members report the Produce Department Managers.

Location & Commitments

· Cordata Store, 317 Westerly Rd Bellingham, WA

· Full-time, Non-Exempt

· Starting pay is $15/hr (range is $15-$19.58)

· Hours and days vary, morning, evening, and weekend shifts will be assigned

· Schedules are posted at least 2 weeks in advance

What you’ll be responsible for 

· Providing friendly and welcoming customer service 

· Awareness of all promotions and advertisements

· Merchandising the department to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales, including proper pricing and signage.

· Stocking, rotating, and facing product according to department procedure

· Maintaining back-stock areas according to department standards

· Receiving product and ensuring invoice accuracy 

· May place orders as directed by the department managers

· Cataloguing and coding invoices, separating special orders, updating and files paperwork

· Ensuring department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

· Performing other duties as needed and assigned

Requirements

What skills are needed 

· Ability to provide friendly face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to learn about Produce products

· Interest and ability to gain knowledge of natural and organic industry 

· Attention to detail and multitasking skills

· Ability to speak and comprehend English well, multi-lingual is great

· Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical requirements (with or without accommodation) 

· Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to: paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery. 

· Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, pushing/pulling carts, repetitive motion, keyboarding, and lifting 10-50lbs regularly.

· Ability to operate all equipment such as pallet jacks, walkie, baler, and forklift.

· Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, freezers, outdoors, etc.)

· Ability to climb ladders occasionally

Benefits at the Co-op

· 20% staff discount & access to wholesale orders 

· Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options

· 401(k) w/match

· Paid sick and vacation time 

· Potential year-end bonus 

· Access to employee assistance program

Salary : $15 - $20