Willy Street Co Op

Location: Willy Street Co-op North 2817 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 

Status: Hourly non-exempt, represented,  Part time 16 hours / week, 1:30pm - 9:30pm

Supervision: No direct supervisory responsibility

Our Mission:
Willy Street Co-op is different from other grocery stores. We are proud to have a socially and environmentally responsible presence and make efforts to support local community non-profits and programs that involve food, nutrition and well-being, sustainable agriculture, cooperative education and social change. We’re a group of employees who care about not only what we do but how we do it.

About the Role:
As a Custodian at one of our locations, you will help shape our customers’ entire shopping experience by giving them a positive first and last impression. You will be focused on performing the full range of cleaning tasks in assigned areas in order to provide an appealing and safe environment for the Co-op’s internal and external customers. 

Who You Are:0
You understand that first impressions are important and that a well-kept, clean, and sanitary environment is vital to that impression. You’re detail-oriented, and enjoy being on your feet and on the go. You’re passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.

What You’ll Do:
You will be responsible for making sure the Co-op is clean, neat, in order, free from clutter, and safe for everyone. You will work collaboratively with other staff and do the following:

• Perform general, routine, custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies
• Perform routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies
• Empty trash receptacles, dispose of trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bag trash for proper disposal
• Ensure that recycling is appropriate separated from trash and put in the appropriate place for disposal
• Follow Co-op procedures, guidelines, and methods for cleaning, and utilize approved chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment
• Report needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for all internal and external customers
• Comply with Health Department Regulations and follow safe food handling practices
• Greet and offer assistance to customers
• Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect
• Abide by all Co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents
• Participate in required training and meetings
• Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor

What You Bring:
This role requires the following experience, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, safety hazards, and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• A positive attitude and collaborative spirit
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and vendors
• Effective communication skills in English
• Flexible schedule, available daytime, evening and weekend hours
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret instructions and documents
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple demands
• Open to change and variety with little advance notice
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, effective manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, balance friendliness with efficiency, and maintain focus

Nice-to-Haves:
It’s a bonus if you have one or more of the following:

• Previous experience working in a retail, grocery, or co-operative organization

What You’ll Get:
Willy Street Co-op is one of Madison’s best-kept secrets in terms of a great place to work. As part of a full benefits package, we offer flexible schedules and great co-workers, along with the following:

• Amazing health insurance benefits with low deductibles and out of pocket maximums
• Employer-paid dental and life insurance benefits
• Voluntary benefit plans, including vision and disability coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee discount at our stores, wellness coupons, bike-to-work reimbursement, and much more!

Physical Requirements:

• Required frequently: Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting and reaching.
• Repetitive hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder motions.
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel.
• Specific vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and adjust to focus.
• Ability to lift and move 60 lbs 

Work Environment: Fast paced retail environment with food service equipment and coolers and in cold/hot working conditions (i.e. cooler or near heated surfaces). Other high to moderate noise including but not limited to computers, cash registers, paging, telephones, music and human voices. 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform.  The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.