Grocery Clerk

About the job: Grocery clerk is probably the easiest one of the first jobs for teenagers, but it is supposed NOT to be your future job because robots will soon replace this job position.

Where will you work: At the grocery store, off course, in a supermarket.

What will you do: Stock groceries, answer questions from customers, attach price tags on merchandise, clean display cases, shelves, and also aisles. Job skills / requirements:

  • Must be able to work at evenings or weekends.
  • Enjoy helping and serving others.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic math skills are required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Industry: Customer service, retail

Minimum age: Generally 16+. 14 at some grocery stores like Fareway (with restricted job duties, responsibilities and hours of work).

Expected wage: $9-$12/hour.

Similar name: Checker Stocker, Checker/Stocker, Clerk, Dairy Clerk, Grocery Clerk, Night Stocker, Sales Support Specialist, Stock Clerk, Stocker, Store Clerk.

Related jobs: Bagger, cashier

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Most Hiring Grocery Clerk

Companies that mostly hire Grocery Clerk are:

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market

Food & Beverage Stores

Most Hiring Minors (Under 18) as a Grocery Clerk

The minimum hiring age of a Grocery Clerk is generally 14 years old, yet the minimum age specified in job postings as a Grocery Clerk is 14 years old, varied by locations.

  • Can 12-13 work as a Grocery Clerk? No, minors under 14 may not work for an employer, except in family business. Learn more Child Labor
  • Can 14 year olds work as a Grocery Clerk? Yes, there are companies that hire 14 year olds as a Grocery Clerk
  • Can 15 year olds work as a Grocery Clerk? Yes, there are companies that hire 15 year olds as a Grocery Clerk
  • Can 16 year olds work as a Grocery Clerk? Yes, there are companies that hire 16 year olds as a Grocery Clerk

Companies that tend to hire minors as a Grocery Clerk are:

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market

Food & Beverage Stores
Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle

Grocery Stores & Supermarkets
Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter

Grocery Stores & Supermarkets

Companies That Hire Teens as a Grocery Clerk

The following is a list of 52 companies that have and may be actively posting job vacancies as a Grocery Clerk to which teenagers can submit job applications.

1-20 of 52

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market

Food & Beverage Stores
Fiesta Mart

Fiesta Mart

Vehicle Dealers

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