Grocery Food Clerk-Quick Hire!-Joliet,IL,USA,IL | Hiring

Meijer is a family-owned company deeply rooted in serving people and communities since its founding in 1934 by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer along with their children. Over the decades, Meijer has grown into a leading supercenter chain that combines the best aspects of grocery and general merchandise retailing while staying true to its commitment to family values and community involvement. As a company that values its team members as part of the family, Meijer offers a supportive and encouraging work environment focused on leadership development, personal growth, and career advancement opportunities. The company cultivates a culture that prioritizes long-term success and well-being of its employees while delivering excellent service to customers. The employment opportunity at Meijer as a Food Clerk embodies these family values and the drive to make a positive impact in customers' lives and the broader community. The Food Clerk role at Meijer is a customer-focused position essential to the smooth operation of the store and the overall customer experience. Food Clerks are responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing exceptional product knowledge, efficient service, and maintaining a friendly and engaging demeanor. This role involves a variety of retail tasks including stocking and merchandising products to high standards, responding knowledgeably to customer inquiries, and ensuring safety and sanitation procedures are consistently followed. Food Clerks work in several departments such as Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli, and Grocery, which enables them to develop a broad understanding of food products and retail practices. This is an hourly, part-time or full-time position that offers competitive pay starting generally between $15.25 and $16.80 per hour, with increases following predetermined hours worked, aligned with legal wage requirements. Meijer also provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as disability leave and paid time off (PTO). Employees benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer match and additional perks like paid parental leave, paid education assistance including free education opportunities, childcare subsidies, and a team member discount. The company fosters development programs aimed at advancement and career growth, reflecting its commitment to helping team members thrive in their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Working as a Food Clerk at Meijer means becoming part of a collaborative team environment where employees build rapport with customers through friendly interaction and efficient assistance. Emphasis is placed on strong communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work effectively in fast-paced situations. The role demands physical capability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods while maintaining a professional and positive attitude. In essence, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about customer service, eager to learn, and motivated to contribute to a family-oriented community-centric company. Meijer proudly embraces its motto "Meijer starts with me," encouraging employees to take ownership in their roles and build fulfilling careers with long-term growth prospects.

• high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• previous retail or customer service experience advantageous but not required
• ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• physical ability to perform job duties including lifting and standing
• willingness to adhere to company policies and procedures
• legal authorization to work in the United States