The Kootenay Co-op is looking for a part-time Grocery Clerk to join the Grocery Team for 16 hours a week!

Do you have an interest in natural + organic foods? Do you like teamwork? Can you lift up to 25 lbs safely? Apply now! The following position requires weekend and evening availability.

SKILLS + QUALIFICATIONS

• Team oriented

• Efficient methods for the stocking and rotation of perishable products

• Impeccable attendance & punctuality; ability to clock-in/out accurately

• Knowledge of whole, natural, and organic foods

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop and maintain favorable relations with customers, staff, and vendors

• Cooperative, respectful communication skills

• Ability to approach problems with a positive attitude and have creative, constructive solutions on hand

• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner

• Flexible in the face of variable work requirements, able to maintain high level of productivity.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills

• Stock product

• Ensure grocery, bulk, cooler and freezer departments of the store are well rotated, fronted, faced and cleaned at all times

• Provide excellent customer service to member and non-member shoppers

• Monitor perishables and near date products and take appropriate actions to minimize loss

• Follow proper back stock procedures (block, condense, rotate, etc.)

• Create and maintain visually appealing monthly displays to promote product specials

WHY WORK AT THE KOOTENAY CO-OP?

Employees of the Co-op are truly unique. Our friendly, talented staff have created a culture of inclusiveness + teamwork, along with a passion for bringing organic, sustainable food to the Nelson area. Employees receive a store discount, health + dental benefits when working full time, RRSP contributions, and competitive wages. We value work-life balance, continuous improvement, and maintaining a friendly work environment where each staff member can get involved in making the Co-op a great place to shop & work. Rate: $17.40 – $19.00 / hour, dependant on experience