Custodial Team Member

GreenStar offers excellent paid time off benefits & flexible and affordable health care options!

Purpose: To maintain cleanliness of store, parking lot, cart retrieval, trash removal, and assist with maintenance of building and grounds. To create a hospitable environment that welcomes coworkers, member/owners and community members. Support the Front-End department by assisting with bagging products and/or operating the express register. 

Commitment: GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination. We seek out, welcome and celebrate people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure.

Status: Level I, Supervised by Front End Manager

Responsibilities:

PARKING LOT

• Keep parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized.
• Ensure that shopping carts and baskets are returned to corrals.
• Work as part of team and establish priorities to maintain clean and safe parking spaces.
• Patrol parking areas in order to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property thefts.
• Help customers locate their cars.
• Greet customers as they travel through the parking lot into the store.
• When requested, assist customers with bagging groceries and bringing groceries to their car.

CLEANING

• Remove trash from parking lots, walk ways, patios, entrance ways and fence lines.
• Maintain safety of all walk ways to include sweeping, shoveling, and salting as needed
• Complete routine cleaning lists daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
• Keep landscaped areas clean and orderly.
• Clean glass doors and windows.
• Ensure carts and baskets are cleaned according to department schedule and as needed.
• Dust, mop, sweep, vacuum floors.
• Respond to spills, broken glass, and other messes as quickly as possible.
• Ensure bathrooms are sanitary and trash is removed promptly.
• Work as part of team and establish priorities to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods appropriately (compost whenever possible).

DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

• Help maintain carts through simple repairs and upkeep.
• Ensure maintenance of department equipment and notify manager if equipment breaks.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
• Work as part of a team to develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
• Open doors and greet customers.
• Be proficient at express register lanes and any register-specific customer service duties.
• Work cooperative with diverse staff, customer, and owner base. Allow co-op principles to guide your actions at work

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow GreenStar’s safety rules as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Assist other employees in safety needs. 
• Report unsafe equipment and conditions. 
• Participate in safety training programs. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

STOREWIDE AND OTHER DUTIES

• Attend Human Resources trainings, all-staff meetings, department meetings, and OBM Huddles to stay informed.
• Support on-the-job training of new staff.
• Read GreenStar publications to stay informed.
• Respect and comply with storewide personnel policies.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Communication – effective interpersonal communication with team members.
• Comfortable working in inclement weather.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Open to input/feedback on work performance.
• Open to giving input/feedback on Facilities department.
• Self-Driven/Motivated throughout shift.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, cash handling experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.