Courtesy Clerk

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Care.com/back-up care assistance

• Team member discount

• Career growth opportunities

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Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different!

The Courtesy Clerk is responsible for the quick and efficient bagging of customer groceries at the checkout stands. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Front End Department.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures each customer who passes through their lane receives outstanding service by greeting and acknowledging every customer, inquiring if any assistance is needed, maintaining solid product knowledge and thanking them for shopping at Fresh Thyme.

• Packs grocery items carefully in paper or plastic bags, arranging heavy and bulky items at the bottom and ensuring meat and cleaning products are separated from all other products.

• Carries grocery bags or uses cart to bring bags to customer's vehicle if requested.

• Verifies price of product against price of same items on stock shelf as requested.

• Collects shopping carts from parking lot and surrounding areas and returns carts to store.

• Removes all trash and ads from carts when returning to the store.

• Returns all unwanted items left at checkout counter to appropriate shelf locations.

• Assists in maintaining an orderly appearance of checkout area; includes regular wipe down of food belt and scale.

• Maintains adequate supply of bags at each register.

• Communicates customer concerns and request to management.

• Ensures cleanliness of front end department, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.

• Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection.

• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.

• Keeps front dining counter clean and wiped down.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.

• Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Front End department processes and procedures.

• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.

• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.

• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.

• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.

• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.

• Must have knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.

• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.

• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

• Sit Rarely 1-2 hours

• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours

• Walk Continuously 2-8 hours

• Drive Frequently 2-4 hours

• Balance Frequently 34-66%

• Bend Occasionally 1-33%

• Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%

• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%

• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%

• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%

• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%

• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying

• 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 51-100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%

Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions:

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.