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(18yrs+ to apply) Center Store Clerk - Champaign

Schnucks · Schnucks Champaign, IL · $15.35–$16.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why do you want to work at the Champaign Schnucks?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for the job and are likely to stay.

How would you keep up with the goal of about 50 cases an hour?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits like staging product and cutting efficiently that keep pace up.

Tell me about a job where you did physical work for long periods.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the lifting, pushing and cold work the role needs.

What would you do

You need to move a heavy pallet with a power lift through a crowded aisle. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put customer safety ahead of speed when moving heavy equipment through the store.

While stocking, a customer asks if you have more of an item in the back. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check and follow up rather than just say no.

What would you do if you saw expired yogurt on the shelf?

What they are checking: Whether they pull it immediately and check the rest of the section.

About the work

How would you process a delivery from the warehouse versus a vendor dropping off product directly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that direct store deliveries need checking against the invoice.

What does a shelf tag tell you, and how do you use it while stocking?

What they are checking: Whether they can match product to tags so shelves are priced and placed correctly.

How would you stock frozen food so it doesn't start thawing?

What they are checking: Whether they know to work frozen and dairy product quickly and in small loads.

How do you keep the backroom organized?

What they are checking: Whether they see a clean backroom as part of working safely and quickly.

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The full job description

As published by Schnucks.

Job Description This is not an official job description, but represents major responsibilities a new hire can expect to perform: You could expect the position of center store clerk to include the following: DUTIES: • Provide friendly and courteous service to customers • Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. • Stock, straighten and rotate product on shelves in Dairy, Frozen, Non-Foods., and Grocery Departments. • Process incoming product from our warehouse and direct store delivery vendors • Read and understand shelf tags • Sort damaged product for credit • Operate a hand jack, power lift and cardboard baler • Follow company safety guidelines when using cutters, power lifts, and baler • Maintain cleanliness of shelves, displays, backroom, refrigerated cases, cooler and freezer • Maintain company productivity standards • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of store management TRAINING Training will be provided at store level. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Bending Stooping Able to stock 50 cases per hour Able to work in a cold environment (-10 to 40 degrees) Able to push loaded two wheeler (average 100-120 pounds) Able to pull a loaded pallet (up to 700 pounds) Able to pull loaded stock truck Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Working on feet entire shift (4-8hours) Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: • Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation Pay Range: $15.35 - $16.50 We offer a variety of benefits to support your overall wellbeing including, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and teammate discounts. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon length of service, area and/or position.

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