Entry Level Homebase Customer Service Jobs in Reno, NV

The Job in a Nutshell:

Do you have a passion for helping people?  Do you believe that you can change the world with your food choices?  How about nutrition; do you like to learn and help people live healthier?  Yes?  Well, do we have the job for you! A Natural Grocers Good4U Crew Member plays a critical role in helping Natural Grocers be the most awesome place possible where food quality actually matters, affordability is a must and health is what we are buzzing about. We have a lot going on, so we don’t think you’ll get bored! From stocking, greeting and cashiering, to promoting special events, and our one-of-a-kind Nutrient to Know About program, you will have the opportunity to use your people skills, passion for talking and learning about nutrition, energy, and excitement in this multifaceted entry-level position. We are looking for Good4UCrew Members that will join us in our enthusiasm and passion for helping people and the environment.  Sound good?  Keep reading…

Applications are accepted for this position on an ongoing basis. 

The nitty-gritty, what is essential in this role?

• Providing world class customer service
• Cashiering duties
• Providing support in various departments
• Support Company initiatives
• Gain product knowledge

So there you have it!  That’s the basics of the job, pretty awesome, right?!  Of course, all our Good4U Crew Members are considered to be “all hands on deck” and ready to help with whatever needs to get done in order to support the team.  Don’t forget, we like to have fun here at Natural Grocers!  Bring your smile every day and jump onboard with one of the most amazing companies ever, seriously, it really is.

Recipe for Success:

Do you have the experience/skills/education we are looking for?

Here at Natural Grocers we don't see ourselves as just another run of the mill grocery store, no way, we are much more than that!  We have a purpose here and we are all committed to seeing our customers, communities, and planet get healthier as we strive for the highest food quality standards.  Not to brag or anything, but you won’t find anyone, anywhere beat our food quality standards- seriously.  Our Good4U Crew Members carry this passion and mission every day.  No matter how big or small the task at hand, our Crew knows that they are contributing big time to a ginormous mission!

• STRONG people skills!
• Retail experience
• Cashiering skills/Money handling
• Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage changing priorities
• Sense of urgency in the completion of tasks
• Ability to take direction and follow through

Now don't be taking this job description as an employment contract.  Remember, just by acknowledging this doesn’t mean we are guaranteeing a job or that there isn’t going to be some additional duties we need you to jump on board with.  There is a chance that this job description may change without notice.  Sometimes change just sneaks up on you!  Our Good4U Crew Members must be willing to tackle all tasks assigned.  Look at it as a personal challenge; we know you got this!

Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:

All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay 
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually) 
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure 
• Paid Nutrition Education 
• good4u Crew Member Discount  
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program) 
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases  
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development 
• Health and Wellness Program  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   
• Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) 
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance  
• Company Paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance   
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match  
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match 

Diversity Statement

At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.

At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.

Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:

N = Never

O = Occasional; 1-33% of time

F = Frequent; 34-66% of time

C = Constant; 67-100% of time

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
• Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
• Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
• Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
• Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.

Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
• Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.