Grocery Associate (PT) Boise
About The Position
The Grocery Associate supports daily grocery department operations by keeping the store stocked, clean, organized, and welcoming. The role includes maintaining product quality and freshness, organizing backstock, building and maintaining displays, assisting with inventory, and providing customer service. Associates follow department, safety, sanitation, and operational procedures and promptly communicate stock shortages, damaged items, and safety concerns to leadership. The position is based at the North End Store in Boise, Idaho, and is part-time. Work is performed primarily in a grocery store, with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. The schedule requires flexibility, including availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and varied schedules. Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The Co-op participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16; must be at least 18 to operate equipment as permitted by law.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a collaborative mindset.
- Self-motivation and ability to remain productive and accountable throughout a shift.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good judgment in handling routine concerns and escalating issues appropriately.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and varied schedules.
- Respectful, timely, and clear communication with peers and leadership.
- Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including a computer keyboard.
- Ability to climb and balance on step stools or ladders and perform repetitive arm and hand motions, including reaching above the shoulders and horizontally to stock and retrieve inventory.
- Ability to verbally communicate to exchange information.
- Use proper personal protective equipment when using appliances and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Retail experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Stock shelves efficiently and use proper product rotation to maintain freshness and accuracy.
- Maintain organized work areas, floor sets, and backstock to ensure accessibility and department efficiency.
- Check for expired products and follow department procedures for processing and removal.
- Label and date products according to department standards.
- Build, maintain, and reset product displays in line with merchandising expectations.
- Monitor product conditions and address issues proactively to reduce shrink.
- Assist with quarterly inventory counts and department-wide organization.
- Help customers find products and answer questions.
- Promptly communicate stock shortages, damaged items, and safety concerns to leadership.
- Follow safety, sanitation, and operational procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
