Part-Time Apothecary Associate

Kimberton Whole Foods Kimberton looking for an Apothecary Associate!

Schedule: Part-time, approximately 24 hours per week.  

Availability: Monday 10am-2pm, Wednesday 2-6pm, Saturday 4-8:30pm

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Address:  2140 Kimberton Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460 

Pay Range:  $16 hourly to start. 

Benefits:  Part-time team members are eligible for a 15% discount after 60 days and a 401K with matching 3% after one year and 1000 hours worked. 

Job Summary

The Apothecary Associate provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well merchandised department. This person supports the Apothecary Department and embodies the spirit of a team player. The Apothecary Team Member interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner and follows the direction of the Apothecary Department Head and store management. All Apothecary Team Members strive to respectfully and honestly assist customers with products for their wellbeing in compliance with DSHEA laws.

DAILY OPERATIONS: The Apothecary Associate's primary responsibilities to execute the following. 

• Provide exceptional customer service to all.
• Receiving and stocking all supplements, body care, gifts, cards, and magazines.
• Stocks and handles product following guidelines for time and temperature demands.
• Rotating back stock on a first-in first-out basis.
• Working in collaboration with the Apothecary Department Head to maintain accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Understands KWF inventory management practices.
• Acts as community resource by providing assistance with products for wellbeing in compliance with DSHEA law.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Has background knowledge of natural wellness products and/or strong desire to learn about natural health, supplements, and body care.
• Good communication skills: oral and written.
• Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Thrives as a team player in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to be on your feet for 8 hours.
• Excellent time management skills.

Physical Capabilities:

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers. 
• Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products. 
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts. 
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing. 
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting). 
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.