Vitamin/Body Care Assistant

Natural Grocers•Montrose, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vitamin/Body Care Assistant helps the Vitamin and Body Care Managers operate profitable departments. The role prioritizes world-class customer service, department presentation and merchandising, inventory accuracy, sales and margin support, and compliance with company policies and standards. The assistant also supports department staff and store operations, including register coverage, cash handling, and opening and closing activities. The position may have limited Manager on Duty responsibilities, but is not intended to serve as the store’s overall Manager on Duty. This position works five days and 40 hours per week, with a schedule based on store needs that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Attendance at mandatory store meetings is required. Employees are expected to be hands-on and complete other tasks assigned by their Manager or a Store Support Center manager. The role requires frequent physical activity, including walking, standing, handling merchandise, and reaching, as well as lifting and carrying items of varying weights. Work may involve sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksites, among other occasional environmental conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Ability to pass required food safety training courses and/or certifications and keep certifications current and registered where applicable.
Ability to manage changing priorities and stay focused on the task at hand.
Sense of urgency in completing tasks.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to take direction and follow through.
Must be cashier trained and able to count currency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods experience is a plus.
One year of experience supervising others preferred.
One year of experience in vitamins or supplements preferred.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide world-class customer service and a positive customer experience.
Exemplify integrity, responsibility, and excellence, and adhere to company policies.
Help create inviting, full, and shoppable departments.
Assist department managers with ordering and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
Assist with managing margin, driving sales, and department profitability by minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.
Ensure in-stock products and conditions meet company standards.
Offer and follow up on special orders.
Merchandise shelves, endcaps, and dynamic displays.
Assist with and participate in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock.
Assist with training and monitoring department personnel, including assigning tasks and following up on them.
Conduct active and passive demonstrations.
Work with department managers to address performance issues within the department.
Support store opening and closing activities, including the Daily Sales Report, cash handling, and cashier closeout responsibilities.
Perform register functions, including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes and scheduled breaks.
Maintain the safety and security of customers and employees.
Answer customer questions according to company standards and policies, including using Health Supportive Statements and/or statements of nutritional support.
Continually increase product knowledge.
Use SAP, inventory management software, email, and other information systems as needed.
Attend mandatory store meetings and work a schedule based on store needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Birthday bonus pay for all Crew Members.
Vitamin Bucks, with up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually.
Holiday pay for five holidays when stores are closed.
Paid time off, including sick days and vacation, increasing with tenure.
Paid nutrition education.
Crew Member discount.
N}power customer appreciation and rewards program.
Regular scheduled pay increases.
Advancement opportunities and career development.
Health and Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Referral Program.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: paid parental leave.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: paid medical leave through company-paid short-term disability insurance.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: company-paid short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, and term life insurance.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: health savings account (HSA) with company match.