Grocery Clerk- Part Time

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us to begin your journey as a Fresh Thyme Market Team Member.

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a fast‑growing retail grocery company focused on organic products. The Grocery Clerk is responsible for keeping all store grocery shelves stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers as needed, and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor while adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Grocery Department.

• Ensures cleanliness of grocery shelves, 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.
• Stocks grocery shelves; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Grocery Department schematics and ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Examines the rotation of all grocery products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.
• Responds positively to customer inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross‑selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors point‑of‑purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
• Cuts and stacks cases for building grocery displays as well as price and mark merchandise.
• Participates in pre‑inventory preparation; includes back stock and ensuring tags match products.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1–2 years grocery retail experience in the Grocery Department.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

• Maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Adapt to the ever‑changing high‑volume retail environment while working cross‑functionally.
• Takes initiative when problems arise.
• Flexible in a variety of situations.
• Advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross‑functionally with peers and senior management.
• Multitask and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Support and contribute to team goals.
• Work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to a grocery retail environment.
• Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.

• 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%

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

• Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34–66%
• Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1–33%
• Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1–33%
• Lower extremities Never 0%

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

This job generally starts between the rates below, with raises occurring in accordance with the Fresh Thyme Market plan policy. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

$15.00 - $16.50

Our team members thrive because we are committed to the whole person. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, and a variety of programs for part‑time members. All Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes long‑term health and financial security.