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It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.\nPhysical and Environmental Demands:\nN = Never\nO = Occasional; 1-33% of time\nF = Frequent; 34-66% of time\nC = Constant; 67-100% of time\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.\nMust have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.\nMust be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.\nMust be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.\nMust be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.\nMust be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.\nEnvironmental Requirements:\nMust be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.\nHere’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:\nAll Crew Members\nBirthday Bonus Pay \nVitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually) \nHoliday Pay for 5 Holidays - Stores Closed\nPaid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure \nPaid Nutrition Education \ngood4u Crew Member Discount \n{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program) \nRegular, Scheduled Pay Increases \nAdvancement Opportunities and Career Development \nHealth and Wellness Program \nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) \nEmployee Referral Program\nFull-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance \nPaid Parental Leave \nPaid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) \nCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance \nCompany Paid Life Insurance \nVoluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance \nRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match \nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) \nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match \nDiversity Statement\nAt the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.\nAt Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. 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