PT Grocery Clerk

Position Title: PT Grocery Clerk
Position Type: Part time
Job Requisition : 45885
Banner: Food Basics
Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.60
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Location: 1220 Castlemore Ave., Markham, ON{:cr}
Shift: Days, Evenings & Weekends

Join Our Food Basics Team as a Grocery Clerk!

Dive into the action and make a meaningful impact by serving our customers at Food Basics. As a Grocery Clerk, you will be a key player in ensuring our shelves are always stocked and up to standard, while sharing your passion for food with our customers.

• Unload deliveries and organize products in the backroom or cooler.
• Restock shelves with new inventory, ensuring items are placed in the correct locations.
• Rotate stock (first‑in, first‑out) method.
• Keep aisles, shelves, and the overall store clean and tidy.
• Sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Handle spills promptly and ensure the storeրում is safe for customers.
• Help customers find specific products or answer questions about items.
• Provide recommendations and offer assistance with shopping needs.
• Occasionally assist customers by placing groceries into their vehicle.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and ensure accuracy.
• Report any discrepancies or damaged items to supervisors.
• Set up and maintain promotional displays and end caps.
• Ensure that displays are visually appealing and well‑organized.
• Update signage and price tags as needed.
• Perform price checks for customers and fellow employees.
• Ensure that all products have the correct price tags and labels.
• Provide support to other departments, such as bakery, deli/meat, or produce, when needed.
• Assist with gathering shopping carts or baskets and putting them away when needed.
• Assist with tasks or projects as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Use equipment and tools safely and properly.
• Report any safety concerns or incidents to management.

• Customer service driven.
• Able to stock merchandise and create displays.
• Good product knowledge and attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
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• Retail experience is considered an asset.
• Able to stand for extended periods and work under minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business liz objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third‑party job boards incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI facilitates efficient review of large volumes of applications, ensuring each candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently.

However, all decisions throughout the process are made solely by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees; AI never determines recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects, and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to innovate and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we canեդ accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.