Center Store Team Member

Role summary

Center Store Team Member is a role at New Pioneer Food Co-op in Coralville, Iowa, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Center Store Team Member

Company

New Pioneer Food Co-op

Location

Coralville, Iowa, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-20

Job description

Description

Location: Operations – Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City

Reports to: Grocery Team Leader

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, value driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive.

Our stores are where our mission becomes real through food, connection, and meaningful work.

About the Role

The Center Store Clerk supports daily grocery operations while helping create a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping experience for every customer.

This foundational role supports stocking, merchandising, product rotation, cashiering, and customer assistance throughout Center Store areas while contributing to overall store readiness and operational consistency.

Whether you are beginning your grocery career or bringing previous retail experience, this role offers the opportunity to build skills and grow within a values driven cooperative environment.

Requirements

What You Will Do

Stock shelves, rotate product, and maintain accurate pricing throughout Center Store areas

Maintain clean, organized, and shopper ready aisles, displays, and backroom spaces

Assist customers with product questions, item location support, and friendly service

Operate point of sale systems, cashier, bag, and support carry out assistance when needed

Support merchandising, promotional displays, and seasonal transitions

Follow food safety, inventory handling, and operational standards consistently

Work collaboratively with team members across departments to support overall store operations

What Success Looks Like

Shelves, displays, and customer facing areas remain clean, organized, and well stocked

Customers experience friendly, helpful, and efficient service throughout the store

Tasks are completed accurately and consistently with strong attention to detail

Operational and safety standards are followed consistently

Team members contribute positively to store culture and daily workflow

Product knowledge, efficiency, and operational confidence continue to grow over time

What You’ll Bring

Previous grocery, retail, food service, or customer service experience preferred but not required

Strong customer service mindset and willingness to learn

Ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment

Strong attention to detail and organizational awareness

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Interest in natural and organic grocery products preferred

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers competitive hourly pay aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative retail roles, along with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options for eligible team members.

Why Join New Pioneer

Join a mission driven cooperative committed to quality food and strong community relationships. This role offers hands on retail experience, skill development, and the opportunity to grow within a supportive and values driven team environment.