Become a part of the Economy Team

A Little About us:

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.

What we are Looking For:

Highly motivated team member who provides an easy, seamless shopping experience by ensuring carts are always available to customers and helps load purchases into vehicles.

What you will be doing:

•    Create a welcoming experience by genuinely greeting all guests and providing them a cart.

•    Ensure that all shopping carts and flatbeds are cleared from the parking lot and placed in their designated area. Ensure carts are always available to customers.

•    Remove trash, disinfect, and sanitize each shopping cart and flatbed after each use.

•    Maintain the parking lot in a clean and presentable manner free of all debris throughout the day.

•    Assist customers as needed to include loading their purchases into their vehicles.

•    Evaluate cart condition and request maintenance.

•    Assist other departments as needed.

•    Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•    Excellent customer service skills.

•    Retail experience preferred.

•    Bilingual

•    Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

•    Ability to work a flexible schedule.

•    Ability to work outdoors in various climates.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

•    Frequently required to stand and walk.

•    Occasionally required to sit.

•    Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

•    Occasionally required to climb ladders, balance, bend, stoop, or kneel.

•    Frequently required to talk or hear.

•    Continually work near moving mechanical parts 

•    Occasionally work in high, precarious places 

•    Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

•    Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds and up to 80 pounds.

•    Occasionally exposed to extreme cold temperatures ranging from -10˚ to 40˚.

•    Performs other related physical duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

•    Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

•    Vacation & Paid Holidays