Kimberton Whole Foods is looking for a career-minded, full-time Apothecary Assistant Department Head. If you are enthusiastic about natural wellness, team building, and delivering outstanding customer service, this is your chance to grow with a company rooted in integrity and committed to supporting our local community.
Availability: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. One weekend shift is required weekly
Set Schedule:
- Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
- Thursday 12pm - 8:30pm
- Friday 7am - 3:30pm
- Saturday 7am - 3:30pm
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.
Hourly Pay: $22.00 - $24.00/hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods: Extensive Medical Coverage, Vision Plan, Dental Plan, 25% off Store-Wide Discount, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability, Employer Paid Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care, 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked, Paid Time Off
The Apothecary Assistant Department Head’s Primary Responsibilities:
- Acts as a community resource; honestly and respectfully assisting customers with wellness products in compliance with DSHEA law.
- Assists in following the current ordering practices to maintain fully stocked shelves
- Understands and performs KWF inventory management functions.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
- Works in cooperation with Apothecary Department Head & Store Manager to closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
- Participates in Manager on Duty assignments as needed.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Team & Leadership
- Participates in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the APH.
- Supports store experience by upholding KWF Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality, and cleanliness.
- Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed.
- Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.
Key Attributes:
- Background in natural well-being, including knowledge of supplements and holistic body care.
- Good communication skills: oral and written
- Thrives in leading a team in a fast-paced work environment
- Able to be on your feet for an extended period of time
- Comfortable learning new computer programs
- Have excellent time management skills
Physical Capabilities:
- Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
- Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
- Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
- Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
- Standing- prolonged standing.
- Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
- Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.