Grocery Store Associate - (Cashier & Stocking)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:About Spices of India

Spices of India is a specialty Indian and South Asian grocery store in Auburn Hills, Michigan, offering a wide variety of fresh, refrigerated, frozen, and everyday grocery products. We take pride in providing quality products, authentic flavors, and friendly service to our local community.

Position Summary

The Grocery Store Associate supports daily operations through customer service, cashiering, stocking, and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping environment.

We are hiring dependable individuals for both part-time and full-time positions, with a preference for candidates seeking long-term full-time employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Cashiering — Assist customers and accurately process purchases.
• Stocking & Organization — Stock and organize fresh produce, dry, refrigerated, and frozen groceries.
• Food Safety & Quality — Check freshness, dates, and temperatures. Rotate stock and remove expired items.
• Receiving & Inventory — Receive deliveries, verify quantities, quality, and temperatures, and maintain inventory.
• Store Maintenance — Keep shelves, pricing labels, checkout areas, and storage spaces clean and organized.
• Online Orders — Pick, pack, and prepare orders for pickup and delivery.
• Daily Operations — Assist with opening, closing, cash reconciliation, and general store duties.
• Additional Responsibilities — Perform other duties as assigned to support store operations.

The Spices of India Service & Quality Standard

At Spices of India, every associate is expected to:

• Put Customers First — Provide friendly, helpful, and attentive service.
• Take Ownership — Keep products stocked, fresh, organized, and properly maintained.
• Protect Food Safety — Follow temperature controls, product rotation, and sanitation standards.
• Work as a Team — Support coworkers and communicate clearly.
• Lead with Integrity — Be dependable, accurate, and accountable.

Requirements:Working Conditions

• Indoor grocery store environment, including refrigerated and freezer areas.
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 60 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Full-time preferred; part-time opportunities available.
• Store hours: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, seven days a week.
• Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Company Holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Sponsored Life Insurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Grocery, retail, cashier, or stocking experience preferred but not required.
• Fast learner, comfortable with technology or willing to learn store systems.
• Basic math, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to consistently lift up to 60 lbs. and work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Willing to come in early, stay late, and work weekends or holidays as operational needs require.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.