Store Support - Part Time- Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoon to close shifts

Valley Natural Foods•Burnsville, MN

13d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Natural Foods is seeking a Store Support Team Member for its community-owned grocery co-op in Burnsville. The role floats throughout the store and supports customers and coworkers across checkout, stocking, beverage preparation, and deli and meat department tasks. The team member helps create a welcoming shopping experience and contributes to keeping store operations running smoothly. The position is listed as part-time or full-time, hourly, and at-will; the posting headline specifies Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon-to-close shifts. The position reports to the Store Assistant Manager and does not supervise others. The role requires a friendly, customer-first approach, adaptability as priorities change, attention to detail, willingness to learn different store tasks, and the ability to stay active during shifts. Valley Natural Foods describes its workplace as community-focused and people-first, and highlights support for local farmers, sustainability, and healthy living. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful, welcoming workplace.

Requirements

English proficiency.
Excellent time-management, organizational, and oral, aural, and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask and remain flexible as business needs change.
Regular, predictable attendance.
Friendly, customer-first attitude.
Enjoyment of varied work and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Willingness to learn new skills and work in different store areas.
Ability to stay active throughout a shift and provide service with a positive attitude.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 pounds frequently and 30–50+ pounds occasionally.
Manual dexterity and ability to reach, grasp, and use hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods.
Close-to-general-range visual acuity to evaluate and interact with the work environment and to focus on or read information on a computer monitor for extended periods.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Regular exposure to refrigerated and frozen environments.
Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems.
Previous customer service and cash-handling experience.
Familiarity with natural foods, the grocery industry, or cooperatives.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and provide friendly, efficient checkout service.
Operate the cash register and accurately process payments.
Answer customer questions and connect them with appropriate resources when needed.
Stock shelves, rotate products, and maintain full, organized, attractive displays.
Prepare fresh juices, smoothies, espresso drinks, coffee, and tea.
Weigh, label, and package deli and meat department items.
Ensure products are accurately priced and labeled.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
Assist wherever needed to help keep the store running smoothly.