Job description:

You will work as a supermarket team member. When you arrive, the employer will place you in a department such as grocery, produce, bakery, or front end. This decision is made by the employer and is based on your English level, your personality, and the store’s business needs. Once assigned, you will stay in that department for the season. Within your department, you may be asked to perform many different tasks, both in customer areas and in back-of-house spaces. You do not choose your department or tasks, and you may not be placed with your friends. Independence, flexibility, and professionalism are required.

Possible Responsibilities

• Assisting customers, bagging items, scanning, and handling payments
• Preparing, packaging, and labeling produce, salads, baked goods, or other ready-to-eat items
• Stocking shelves, rotating products, and organizing displays to maintain quality and freshness
• Working in walk-in refrigerators kept at 41°F (5°C) or colder and freezers kept at 0°F (-18°C) or colder
• Performing repetitive motions such as lifting, bending, reaching, and scanning
• Handling raw and cooked meat products, including pork
• Moving and lifting heavy boxes, unloading deliveries, and organizing the stockroom
• Cleaning aisles, workstations, and equipment to maintain safety standards
• Collecting carts outside, sometimes in hot and humid weather

Work Environment

Supermarkets are kept cool with constant air conditioning, and employees regularly move in and out of refrigerated and frozen areas. This is a physically demanding position that requires stamina and attention to detail. You will be standing for eight or more hours per shift, there are no stools or seated workstations. The role involves repetitive movements, heavy lifting, and adapting quickly to employer direction.

Expectations

Your placement and daily assignments are determined by the employer. You must follow instructions, work independently, and remain flexible. Success in this role comes from adapting to different tasks, supporting your department, and maintaining a positive, professional attitude.