We are seeking a friendly, dependable, and customer-focused Grocery Clerk to join a grocery retail team in Houston, TX. This position will be responsible for assisting customers, stocking and organizing grocery products, maintaining clean and well-presented store areas, checking product availability, and supporting daily store operations while helping provide a positive shopping experience.

The ideal candidate is reliable, comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys helping customers, and is able to perform stocking and merchandising duties. Previous grocery or retail experience is not required, as training may be provided.

JOB INFORMATION

Position: Grocery Clerk
Pay: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and store
Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time / W-2
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts may be available, with schedules based on store hours and operational needs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers and provide friendly, professional assistance throughout the shopping experience.
• Stock grocery products on shelves, displays, and designated store areas.
• Organize merchandise and ensure products are properly faced, arranged, and labeled.
• Check product availability and assist customers in locating grocery items.
• Rotate products and monitor expiration or sell-by dates according to store procedures.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, and moving merchandise when required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe grocery aisles and sales areas.
• Replenish shelves and displays throughout the workday based on inventory and customer demand.
• Assist with price checks, promotional displays, and basic merchandising activities.
• Answer customer questions and provide information about products, store locations, and basic store policies.
• Assist with inventory checks and report damaged, missing, or low-stock merchandise.
• Operate shopping carts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other store equipment when authorized and trained.
• Follow company procedures for customer service, food safety, loss prevention, and workplace safety.
• Complete assigned stocking, merchandising, cleaning, and customer service duties according to store standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• No college degree or formal grocery education required.
• Interest in grocery retail, merchandising, and customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn basic product locations, store procedures, and merchandising standards.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move around the store throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move grocery products and merchandise according to store requirements.
• Basic ability to use or learn store equipment and inventory systems.
• Professional and respectful attitude toward customers and coworkers.
• Basic English communication skills preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts as scheduled.

BENEFITS

• Employee discounts on groceries and merchandise, depending on the company and store.
• Paid sick time according to applicable requirements and company policy.
• Paid training and onboarding.
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts during busy periods.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Opportunities for advancement within grocery, merchandising, and store operations.
• Opportunities to move into senior clerk, department, supervisory, or management positions.
• Benefits may be available to qualifying full-time employees, depending on the employer.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The company is a grocery retail organization serving customers in the Houston, TX area. The business offers grocery products, household essentials, and other everyday merchandise and is committed to providing helpful customer service and a clean, organized shopping environment.

The grocery team plays an important role in keeping products available, shelves organized, and the store ready for customers. The organization values customer service, reliability, teamwork, attention to detail, efficiency, and professionalism.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this opportunity, simply contact a recruiter through the Job Connect Group website. A recruiter will provide additional information about the position and guide you through the application process.

You will then be directed to the job registration process, where you can submit your information and complete the required application details.

After completing your registration, qualified candidates may be contacted by the recruiting team regarding the next steps. The process may include an initial interview, candidate screening, and additional information about the grocery store, available shifts, compensation, and position requirements.

Qualified candidates may then receive further details regarding the hiring and onboarding process.