NOW HIRING!
Please come to the co-op to pick up/drop off an application.
Job Description
As a worker in a worker-owned cooperative, you will primarily restock and face inventory, assist customers, and maintain a clean store. Other responsibilities include, checking and organizing expiration dates on inventory, organizing backstock, receiving shipments, replacing price tags, attending general meetings, communicating with team via text, email and slack.
A day will look like, coming into our grocery store in the afternoon. Checking in with team members about any special tasks for the day. Walking several slow laps around the store, restocking inventory and checking expiration dates. Breaking down boxes and walking them around to the back of the building. Receiving shipments (sometimes heavy boxes, 50 lbs) and restocking them. Organizing backstock in the walk-in refrigerator. Helping customers in the bulk department. Restocking produce, drinks, dairy, and meat. Sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, recycling, and compost. Wiping down the counter and cleaning the bathroom before leaving for the night.
Responsibilities
Ability to work evenings and weekends is required
Self motivated and detail oriented
Timely and dependable
Care for community
Maintain a clean and organized space at all times
Attend weekly meetings (Fridays from 7-9 am)
Qualifications
Previous retail experience is preferred
High school diploma or GED is preferred
Ability to lift 50 pounds is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate clearly, quickly and effectively
Ability to facilitate meetings and take minutes is a plus
Deep love and care for community
Benefits
Our staff collective works together in a close-knit environment and we are involved in every aspect of operating the business. All workers are given the opportunity to learn all aspects of the business. It’s a privilege and a responsibility of membership to work toward the successful continued operation and growth of our collective. All workers are required to attend business meetings where the group makes decisions using a modified consensus process.
All new hires are paid $18 per hour. In addition, all workers receive at least 15% off all items in the store. Full-time workers (people who work 32+ hours per week) receive up to $300 per month coverage for medical, vision and dental insurance after working 90 days. Worker owners also receive a host of other benefits including paid time off and retirement plan.
Information About The Hiring Process:
There are 3 steps to the hiring process: application, interview, and in-person try-out.
Application -All submitted applications will be reviewed. If you pass the application phase we will contact you for an interview. We WILL NOT contact you if we feel you are not a good fit at the time but you are free to reapply in the future.
Interview -During the interview, we are listening for your interest in joining the worker-cooperative movement. Please do research about worker co-ops prior to the interview. If questions come up during your research, bring them to the interview! We’d love to have a discussion about them.
Try-Out Shifts -If you pass the interview phase you will be invited to participate in 2 paid 4-hour try-out shifts. This will give us a chance to see your work ethic and how well you work with the team. If your try-out is awesome, you will be offered a one-year candidacy.
Candidacy To Become A Member
After your first three months of employment, you can decide if you would like to become a candidate for worker owner. As a candidate, you will begin to learn more about how our business is run and what it means to participate in our democratic workplace. After one year, the current members will vote whether or not to offer you membership. Our business bylaws state the vote must be unanimous to bring in a new member. If we vote to invite you in as a member, then you can decide if you want to gain the full responsibility of worker-ownership.