Store Operations Associate

Role Based in Santa Cruz

Position: Store Operations Associate (Based in Santa Cruz) Hiring Organization: Jewel-Osco Based in: Santa Cruz, CA (our growing Santa Cruz office) Posted: Recently. Experience: Entry-Level (Training in Santa Cruz).

Salary: $19-$23/Hour (approx. $44.3k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Clear growth pathways at our Santa Cruz office.

Core Focus

Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Operations.

• This Santa Cruz-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Jewel-Osco team in Santa Cruz, CA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Santa Cruz, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.

Drive the Backbone of the Store

About Jewel-Osco

As a beloved neighborhood grocer, Jewel-Osco is committed to providing fresh products, great value, and exceptional service to our communities. The Store Operations Associate is a versatile, behind-the-scenes expert who ensures that the store runs like a finely tuned machine. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with us, you are joining an energetic team dedicated to operational excellence and keeping our community fed.

Job Summary

We are seeking highly organized, process-driven individuals to join our operations support team. As a Store Operations Associate, you will tackle a variety of tasks ranging from inventory receiving to scan coordination and signage placement. You will serve as the logistical glue of the store, delivering the signature reliability that sets Jewel-Osco apart in the grocery industry. This is a highly active role that offers exposure to multiple departments and retail systems.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Pricing & Signage: Ensure all promotional signs and shelf tags are accurate, hanging new weekly ad signage early on launch days.
• Inventory Support: Assist the receiving team in processing DSD (Direct Store Delivery) vendors and maintaining an organized backroom.
• Compliance Checks: Conduct daily temperature logs for refrigerated cases and ensure all safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, eye wash stations) is unobstructed.
• Front End Relief: Cross-train on the cash register and customer service desk to provide backup during unexpected weekend rushes.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your versatility and dedication are rewarded with a premier benefits package:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to Operations Supervisor or Department Manager roles.
• Exclusive Discounts: Employee discounts on company brand groceries and household essentials.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages available for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• No college degree or prior retail experience required—we provide full cross-training.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, adaptability, and basic computer literacy.
• Ability to walk, bend, climb step stools, and safely lift up to 40 pounds regularly.