Grocery Associate

Role summary

Grocery Associate is a role at California Fresh Market - Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-01. Salary: USD 17–19 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Grocery Associate

Company

California Fresh Market - Pismo Beach

Location

Pismo Beach, California, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Sales

Salary

USD 17–19 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-09-01

Job description

Description

We are looking for friendly and experienced Grocery Associates to ensure that the sales floor area of our supermarket is well-maintained and running efficiently. You will act as the first point of contact with customers and help them with information and support in buying their groceries.

Your duties may include preparing sale displays, ensuring the store is clean, stocking products, and processing customer orders. To exceed in this role, the ideal candidate will have a friendly and open attitude, with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

Ask customers about their needs and help them in making purchases

Escort customers to the appropriate aisle or shelve in order to assist with purchasing decisions

Provide excellent customer service

Ensure the store is clean, safe and in order

Stock and replace products to avoid any damages

Keep shelves fully stocked with fresh products

Prepare store displays and ensure that products are accurately labeled

Order out of stock products

Process customer orders and payments

Requirements

Organized with a high attention to detail, consistently follows through on commitments

Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple demands

Communications skills – clear directions, good listener

Experience serving the public

Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality

Prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending

Ability to lift heavy boxes frequently up to 40 pounds and occasionally team lifting to 75 pounds

Repetitive use - hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms

Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects

Ability to walk and stand for long periods

Ability to work in cold, wet conditions

Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manuals and reports

Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus

Willingness to work weekends

Regular, predictable attendance

Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job

Evening/night work may be required

Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff

Ability to work a flexible schedule to include a variety of shifts -- afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to have a positive attitude always

Understand key business standards related to food, service, and cleanliness

Problem solving – Anticipating, analyzing, and identifying problems

Continuously interacting with customers and co-workers

Must be a self-starter in all aspects of your job

Good communication skills

Knowledge of various cleaning products and when to use them

Ability to clean and disinfect various surfaces

Knowledge of safety guidelines when working with chemical cleaners

Excellent time-management skills