Housewares Clerk - (SF Bay Area applicants only*)

About Us: 

Proudly serving our San Francisco Bay Area communities since 1986, Mollie Stone’s Markets is a local, family-owned grocery store chain. With over 38 years of exemplary performance, Mollie Stone’s Markets continues to make a difference in people’s lives through food. We succeed in the industry by ensuring we deliver a large variety of exciting and quality products in an attractive and positive environment. Our roots remain in healthy, natural and specialty foods. Mollie Stone’s Buyers work closely with local producers around the greater Bay Area to bring high quality products to every aisle. Our goal is to surprise and delight our customers.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, and we are proud to offer competitive wages, paid time off, physical and mental health benefits, 401(k) or pension plan, as well as career training programs through our professional partnerships. As a local, family owned and operated business, we are grateful to our customers as they support our vision, which allows us to care for our employees by making a difference in their lives.

About the Role:

Mollie Stone’s Markets has an immediate need for a Housewares Clerk.  The Housewares Clerk is responsible for assisting customers in the housewares department, maintaining inventory, and ensuring that the sales floor is well-organized and stocked. This role involves providing excellent customer service, offering product knowledge, and promoting sales of housewares items.

Essential functions:

• Greet customers and assist them in finding products.
• Answer questions about merchandise, prices, and promotions.
• Provide recommendations based on customer needs.
• Stock shelves and ensure displays are attractive and well-organized.
• Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies to management.
• Assist in receiving and processing incoming shipments.
• Promote sales and special offers to customers.
• Process transactions at the register accurately and efficiently.
• Keep the housewares area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all store policies and procedures related to safety and security.
• Participate in regular inventory audits and store cleanliness initiatives.
• Assist in setting up promotional displays and signage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in working with houseware items and knowledge of merchandising
• Previous experience in retail or customer service preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to travel to various store locations.

Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with housewares products and trends.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems.
• Basic math skills for cash handling.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly lift at least 50 lbs.
• Standing: Up to 8 hours per day.
• Walking: Up to 8 hours per day.
• Reaching: Up to 4 hours per day.

Travel Requirements:                                                                                                                                        

• Independent and reliable local travel 50% of the time.

Pay scale:

$16.80-$19.50 depending on industry experience.

About the Benefits:

• This is a union position with competitive pay.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Entertainment Discounts
• Employee Discount on Mollie Stone’s Purchases
• Paid Time Off

Why should you apply?

• You want to enjoy what you do.
• You know what it takes to provide outstanding customer service.
• You would like to join a local, family owned company who values you.
• You get to enjoy and rely on great benefits and perks for you and your family.
• You’ll have opportunity to learn, grow and advance in your career.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Mollie Stone’s Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer