Grocery Team Member

Community Food Coop•Bellingham, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Food Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery store dedicated to high-quality food, sustainability, and the cooperative business model. Their mission focuses on serving the community and fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive workplace with high standards for employment practices, respect, integrity, and growth. They seek positive, self-motivated individuals who excel in customer service, value their work quality, are reliable team members, and enjoy making a daily impact. Grocery Team Members are crucial for maintaining well-stocked, clean, and welcoming stores. This role supports either the day team, focusing on stocking, shelf conditioning, and direct customer service, or the night crew, concentrating on receiving deliveries, stocking, and preparing the store for the next day. All team members are expected to uphold high standards of merchandising, cleanliness, and customer service.

Requirements

Valid Washington State Food Worker Card (or ability to obtain upon hire).
May be required to obtain forklift certification to operate a forklift or other material handling equipment.
Ability to provide friendly, face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
Basic understanding of food safety principles and product rotation, including First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
Interest in and ability to gain knowledge of natural and organic grocery products.
Attention to detail with strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Deliver friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable service to all shoppers and staff.
Maintain awareness of current promotions and advertisements.
Ensure products are fronted, rotated, and faced according to Co-op standards.
Assist customers with product questions and location and offer recommendations.
Receive deliveries and verify invoice accuracy.
Stock shelves efficiently and according to department priorities and planograms.
Maintain clean and organized back-stock areas.
Assist with or perform ordering duties as assigned by managers.
Stage, stock, and condition the store as appropriate to the shift.
Process invoices, update pricing files, and separate special orders as needed.
Ensure proper labeling, signage, and price accuracy on all products.
Maintain cleanliness and safety in the department, storage areas, and workstations.
Use required equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, box cutters, ladders, etc.) safely and correctly.
Perform other duties as assigned to support team and store needs.