Job Description
Sunnyside Natural Market is a locally owned natural grocery store in the heart of Kensington, Calgary. For over 25 years, we’ve been known for our commitment to high-quality organic products, strong relationships with local farmers and producers, and a loyal community of customers.
We specialize in local and organic produce, organic and hormone-free meat, organic dairy, locally made baked goods, natural grocery products, and wellness items. We take pride in supporting Canadian brands, food sovereignty, and ethical sourcing.
We are a steady, fast-paced neighbourhood market where product quality, organization, and customer experience come first.
Position Overview
We are looking for a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Grocery Receiver / Stocker to join our team full-time.
The primary focus of this position is receiving grocery deliveries, processing invoices in our system, maintaining accurate inventory, organizing backstock, and keeping our shelves full, clean, and properly rotated.
The successful candidate will also assist customers on the floor and provide cashier support when needed. You must be friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with customers.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in building a long-term career in grocery retail. For the right person, there is room to take on additional responsibilities and grow into grocery purchasing and, eventually, centralized purchasing for the company. Advancement will be based on performance, reliability, organizational skills, customer service, and interest in taking on additional responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process grocery deliveries accurately and efficiently
- Check delivered products against invoices and purchase orders
- Verify quantities, expiry dates, product condition, pricing, and discounts
- Enter and receive invoices accurately in the store’s POS and inventory system
- Identify and report shortages, damages, substitutions, and delivery errors
- Follow the store’s out-of-stock procedures and communicate unavailable products
- Record product write-offs, damages, spoilage, and expired items in the system
- Organize and maintain grocery backstock areas
- Stock shelves and keep products properly faced and displayed
- Rotate products using FIFO and regularly monitor expiry dates
- Maintain accurate inventory levels
- Keep receiving, storage, and grocery areas clean, safe, and organized
- Communicate clearly with delivery drivers, vendors, purchasers, and supervisors
- Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service on the grocery floor
- Assist customers in locating products and answering questions
- Provide cashier and till support when needed
- Process cash and card transactions accurately
- Support grocery purchasing and inventory-related tasks as training progresses
- Help other departments during busy periods when required
Requirements
- Previous grocery, retail stocking, receiving, warehouse, or inventory experience is a strong asset
- Experience using a POS system is a strong asset
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working with invoices and product quantities
- Basic computer skills and confidence learning new systems
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Friendly, approachable, and comfortable helping customers
- Ability to stay organized while managing multiple deliveries and priorities
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg and safely move boxes and products
- Comfortable being on your feet and physically active throughout the shift
- Reliable, punctual, responsible, and able to manage time effectively
- Interest in natural foods, organic products, local brands, or grocery purchasing is a strong asset
We Are Looking for Someone Who Is
- Highly organized and attentive to small details
- Dependable and willing to take ownership of their responsibilities
- Friendly and genuinely enjoys helping customers
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment
- Proactive and able to notice what needs to be done
- Careful with paperwork, invoices, quantities, dates, and product condition
- Comfortable switching between receiving, stocking, customer service, and cashier support
- Interested in learning more about inventory management and purchasing
- Looking for a stable position with opportunities to grow within the company
Benefits
- Competitive starting wage of CA$16.00–CA$18.00 per hour
- 25% staff discount across grocery, deli, produce, and wellness
- Staff charging account
- Training in receiving, inventory management, POS systems, and purchasing
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
- Staff appreciation events and product tastings
- Discounted or free food
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Approximately 35–40 hours per week
- Morning availability is required for receiving deliveries
- Weekend availability is required; generally, only one weekend day
- Schedule may include occasional evening shifts depending on store needs
Work Location
Calgary, AB T2N 1V8 – In person
Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work morning shifts? Weekend shift( only 1)?
- Do you have previous grocery, stocking, receiving, warehouse, or inventory experience?
Work Location: In person
