Grocery Store Associate

Overview These positions are full‑time, pay $15/hour and include full benefits (see below). The Grocery Associate will work at the Indy Fresh Market location on the northeast side of Indianapolis at 6002E38thSt, Indianapolis, IN46226. Indy Fresh Market is a new full‑service grocery store located near the Cook Medical manufacturing facility on 38th and Sheridan. In partnership with Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana (GCSI), the store will provide additional jobs and future educational opportunities for residents while also bringing a much‑needed food source to the community. The Grocery Associate assists the store management team in reaching operational goals of the site by functioning in various capacities within the Grocery Store. The various areas the Grocery Associate may be called upon to learn and work include: cashier, center store, produce, cart attendant, dairy, deli or freezer. Responsibilities Cashier duties: efficiently process customer transactions, maintain accuracy, keep a balanced cash drawer, strictly adhere to cash handling procedures, inform customers about Goodwill programs, direct complex inquiries to the appropriate associate or manager, keep the register area and assigned grocery aisles clean and well‑organized. Customer service: welcome and greet customers warmly, aid customers in locating products, provide details on availability, prices, and promotions, address inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally, and keep carts and baskets well stocked and clean. Stocking and merchandising: receive and unload merchandise from delivery trucks, arrange products on shelves, racks, and displays according to guidelines, rotate products to maintain freshness, and remove expired items. Cleaning and maintenance: maintain a clean, sanitized, and visually appealing store environment; sweep, mop, dust, wipe counters, and keep equipment like shopping carts clean and in good condition; dispose of trash and recycling in designated areas. Inventory management: monitor inventory levels, report low stock to management, assist with routine inventory counts and reconciliations, and verify shipments for accuracy. Required Competencies Customer focus – ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers. Teamwork – works well with others and makes valued contributions to team outputs. Ethical – adheres to procedures, maintains confidentiality, and follows Goodwill’s values. Attention to detail – pursues quality and safety awareness in tasks. Time management – manages own time and others’ time effectively. Preferred competencies: technical knowledge (basic computer and Internet navigation), communication skills (oral, written, visual, non‑verbal, listening), mathematical aptitude, critical thinking. Other Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Physical work: must be able to spend time in excess of eight hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; use hands to grasp, carry, feel or touch products and machinery; move and lift 10–50 pounds; manage frequent exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations. Benefits Full‑time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes continuing education and leadership development (and tuition reimbursement). Comprehensive health plan; life, dental, and vision insurance. Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. Sabbatical and parental leaves. Short‑ and long‑term disability plans. Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program. Section125 pre‑tax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums. Retirement planning options with generous company match. Daily pay options. Free mental‑health support services and on‑site nurse health coaching. Mission and Values Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled CommercialServices. Since 1930, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has helped individuals become more economically self‑sufficient through employment, education, job training, and health services. Today, we are one of the largest Goodwills in North America, providing services to thousands of individuals and families each year. We change lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential. As employees, we thrive and work as a team living and breathing Goodwill’s values. When becoming an employee, you can expect to embrace the values of innovation, the value of the individual, learning, employment, self‑sufficiency, and lasting impact. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr