What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Clerk position at Good Foods Co-op?
Description
5/19/2026
Wellness Clerk – Part Time
Wellness Clerk – Part Time
Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We support local farmers and producers while creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience for everyone in our community.
We’re looking for a Wellness Clerk who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked department, and provides excellent customer service. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about natural foods, supplements, and wellness products.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll support daily operations in the Wellness Department by:
We’re excited to meet someone who:
At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and shared success. Our Wellness team is dedicated to supporting healthy lifestyles by providing high-quality wellness products and knowledgeable service to our community.
Physical & Work Environment
Starting wage $15
Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements, and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.
5/19/2026
Wellness Clerk – Part Time
Wellness Clerk – Part Time
Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable food system. We support local farmers and producers while creating a welcoming, inclusive shopping experience for everyone in our community.
We’re looking for a Wellness Clerk who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked department, and provides excellent customer service. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about natural foods, supplements, and wellness products.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll support daily operations in the Wellness Department by:
- Stocking and rotating wellness products using FIFO (first in, first out) methods
- Ensuring shelves, displays, and back stock areas are clean, full, organized, and visually appealing
- Receiving deliveries and verifying product quality and invoice accuracy
- Monitoring inventory levels and minimizing out-of-stock items
- Properly handling unsellable items and maintaining department cleanliness
- Providing friendly, knowledgeable customer service to shoppers seeking wellness products
- Ensuring pricing, shelf tags, and signage are accurate
- Following food safety, sanitation, and department procedures
- Supporting inventory counts and minimizing shrink
- Communicating equipment or product needs to the Wellness Manager
- Working efficiently to support daily department operations
We’re excited to meet someone who:
- Has previous retail or wellness experience (preferred)
- Has a strong interest in natural and organic foods, vitamins, and supplements
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organization
- Works efficiently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Communicates clearly and works well with a team
- Brings a strong work ethic and reliability
- Is comfortable working with the public and diverse communities (preferred)
- Is available to work a flexible schedule, including at least one weekend day
At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and shared success. Our Wellness team is dedicated to supporting healthy lifestyles by providing high-quality wellness products and knowledgeable service to our community.
Physical & Work Environment
- Fast-paced retail and backroom environment
- Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs; team lifts over 100 lbs)
- Work in varied conditions including walk-in coolers and outdoor areas
- Exposure to moderate to loud noise and shared workspaces
- Use of ladders, equipment, and machinery as needed
Starting wage $15
- Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
- Store discount
- Paid vacation time
Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Availability – Must be available to work as scheduled and at least one weekend day each week.
- Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Previous retail Wellness experience preferred.
- High level of interest in natural and organic foods. High level of interest in the cooperative business structure and in the long-term sustainability of locally-owned, independent businesses preferred.
- Very strong work ethic and demonstrable attention to detail. Must be a fast, focused, and hardworking person.
- Experience working with the public. Experience with diverse cultures and backgrounds preferred.
- Fast paced work environment
- Business office with moderate to loud environment including but not limited to: Computers, printers, paging, telephones, human voices, equipment, and machinery
- Work near moving mechanical parts (i.e. store equipment, tools, etc.)
- Work in cold/hot climate areas (i.e. outdoors, walk in cooler, freezer)
- Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noises (i.e. equipment and machinery)
- Crowded work spaces. Equipment sharing required
- Work in high precarious places (i.e. ladders, ladder work)
- Standing for long periods of time
- Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time
- Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
- Ability to climb up and down step stools, ladders
- Ability to use hands to operate equipment
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates
- High level of maneuverability
- Ability to communicate by talking and hearing
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements, and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.
Salary : $15