Grocery Team Member

Grocery Team Member SLO Food Co-op

• 4.2 San Luis Obispo, CA Job Details Full-time $17
• $20 an hour 5 days ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description We are seeking someone who is Meticulous, thrives on Team Energy, and often finds opportunity hidden in a challenge — we'll teach you "how to groceries.

" Snapshot, it's June, 2026… Two seven-foot-tall pallets of grocery items tower in front of you. You turn to see three u-boats lined up behind you, already labeled by their destination.

The mission is clear:

organize. Knowing your teammates will finish stocking the temperature-sensitive frozen and refrigerated items shortly, you take advantage of the quiet to build sturdy base layers of boxes on the u-boats just the way you like them. All in one seamless motion, you pull your box cutter from your apron pocket, click it open, slice through the plastic wrap on the first pallet, and resheath your blade, stashing it back in its pocket while pulling the first box off the pallet with your other hand—a well-practiced motion, muscle memory knowing exactly what to do. By the time Andrew finishes up in the freezer—consolidating a few bags of frozen veggies into one box and sliding his u-boat back into the backstock—you've already got the base layers set on the three grocery boats. He wheels his u-boat out to line up beside the others, then moves into lockstep with you. Ollie isn't far behind, pulling the refrigerated u-boat out of the walk-in and joining the grocery breakdown. The conversation wanders from personal to preposterous. A little from Andrew about the new NASCAR Hot Wheels he just added to his collection. Then an exhaustive discussion about whether vampires could live indefinitely underwater—and if so, whether they're currently hiding beneath the Caspian Sea, biding their time. You can chat freely because the work just flows. You can feel who's stepping where, with what, all anticipating each other's next five moves. A team flow state that's as natural as breathing… or not breathing, if you're secretly a vampire. Does This Sound Like You? You practice until things feel steady and reliable. You notice what's happening around you and adjust without needing to be asked. You take quiet responsibility for setting others up to work well—organizing logically, keeping pace, and following through so the team can stay in rhythm. You bring a little ridiculous into the mix, but never at the expense of the work. Shelf-Awareness Is a Plus At SLO Food Co-op, we believe grocery work is real work—honest, physical, and full of quiet skill. We're looking for someone who notices what's out of place, cares about doing things right, and takes pride in work that's steady and well-done. You don't need grocery experience to start here. If you move with purpose, stay organized, and enjoy contributing to a team that works in sync, we'll teach you the rest.

What You'll Do:

Receive and Break Down Deliveries

• Unload pallets, sort boxes, and organize by aisle. Stock the Floor
• Take the product that comes in and rebuild our merchandised sets. Backstock
• Between deliveries, methodically put out what didn't fit yesterday. Bulk
• Fill bins and bag bulk foods with accuracy and care. Front and Face
• Pull product forward, straighten labels, and keep displays looking sharp. Place Orders
• Track what's running low and submit what's needed to keep shelves full. Create a Great Environment
• Set the tone for your team and make the store feel good to walk through. You Will Thrive Here If… You Take Initiative
• seeing what needs doing and stepping in without waiting to be told. You Stay Organized
• keeping backstock tidy, building carts that make sense, and labeling things clearly. You Focus on Solutions
• looking for problems finds problems, looking for solutions finds solutions. You Aren't Afraid to Make a Mistake
• trying and failing IS the learning process. You Follow Through
• holding your pace and doing what you say you'll do so others can count on you. Your Values Align
• finding purpose that reaches beyond the role itself.

Why Work at SLO Food Co-op? Because we're awesome. Okay, there's more to it than that. If you love good food, great people, and a workplace where your hard work is genuinely appreciated , you might just love it here. We know we're still growing, and while we might not have corporate-style perks (yet!), we're building something bigger—a community-driven workplace where your contributions help shape our future. If you're excited about being part of that growth , read on. Be Part of a Purpose-Driven Team

• More than a grocery store, we're a movement. Room to Grow
• We invest in our people and promote from within. Co-op Perks & Discounts
• 20% off all products in the store for you and your family unit. Special Orders at 5% above cost (to cover shipping)
• get full cases from our distributors at incredibly low prices. Paid Time Off
• Starts accruing after 90 days of employment. Staff Appreciation & Community Atmosphere
• From free cold drinks on a hot day to a genuine spirit of gratitude , we value the people who make this store thrive. Growth & Innovation
• We're building something bigger and plan to offer even more as we grow.

How to Apply If this is sounding like your vibe, and you didn't cringe too hard or maybe even laughed at the vampire thing, Apply on Indeed, or drop by the store with your resume. Questions? Give us a call at (805) 544-7928 or swing by in person at 2494 Victoria Ave, SLO. We're reviewing applications as they come in. Apply by June 8, to grab a good spot in the interview queue!

Pay:

$17.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person