Grocery Store Associate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

 

Grocery Associate

This role involves promoting nutrition services, maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting with inventory management, accurately scanning and bagging WIC products, and staying updated with WIC and CCAC communications. 

 

Job Responsibilities

1. Maintains Center operations and ensures compliance with policies and procedures of CCAC and external entities. 

2. Maintains flexibility in work location and schedule, including working evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

3. Promotes nutrition services, event participation, and connection to additional resources

4. Ensures adequate staffing and high levels of client satisfaction through excellent customer service. 

5. Provides friendly client assistance, maintains Center floor appearance, responds to inquiries, and operates register

6. Maintains a clean, secure, and safe internal and external environment. Ensures facility repairs are completed and follows best practices to pursue efficiencies and safety.  

7. Accurately scans and bags redeemed WIC products.

8. Assists with inventory. Ensures the proper display, products, and rotation of merchandise, and reports products that are damaged or near expiration. Stocks and cleans shelves and coolers.

9. Keeps current with WIC and CCAC updates and employee communication.

10. Complies with CCAC policies and procedures, professional standards, and requirements from regulatory entities.

11. Fulfills responsibilities in a timely manner and pursues a high level of quality. Recommends and implements service or delivery

 

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day

X Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds

X Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time

X Lift up to 50 pounds

 

Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).

X Background check, including any program specific requirements

   Physical examination

X  Drug Testing

   TB Testing

   Driver's License and reliable transportation

   Agency-specified automobile insurance

 

Immediate Supervisor: Site Director

Directly Supervises: N/A

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant Education:

Preferred: High School/GED

Minimum: High School/GED

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Preferred: Retail Experience; Basic Microsoft Office Skills Word, Excel, and Outlook

Minimum: Retail Experience; Basic Microsoft Office Skills Word, Excel, and Outlook

 

Relevant Experience:

Preferred: 2-4 Years

Minimum: 1-2 Years

 

Certification/Licensure:

Preferred: Food Handler Certification 

Minimum: N/A