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(18yrs+ to apply) Overnight 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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About your past

How do you stay alert and steady on an overnight shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for working nights and will stay reliable over months, not weeks.

You may work in the freezer at minus 10 degrees and pull pallets up to 700 pounds. What experience do you have with that kind of work?

What they are checking: Whether they know how physical the job is and can do it safely without getting hurt.

Tell me about a time you worked with little supervision. How did you make sure the work got done right?

What they are checking: Whether they hold themselves to standard when no manager is watching, which overnight work requires.

What would you do

You open a case and find several damaged items. What do you do with them?

What they are checking: Whether they know damaged product is sorted for credit, not thrown away or left on the shelf.

The truck is bigger than usual and it's 4 a.m. with frozen product still on the pallet. How do you decide what goes up first?

What they are checking: Whether they protect frozen and dairy product from warming before working on dry grocery.

A shelf tag doesn't match the product you're stocking. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they flag tag problems so customers aren't charged wrong when the store opens.

Direct store delivery vendors sometimes show up early in the morning. How would you handle checking in their product?

What they are checking: Whether they know to verify counts and follow procedure so the store isn't billed for product it didn't receive.

About the work

This role expects you to stock about 50 cases an hour. How would you set yourself up to hit that pace?

What they are checking: Whether they think about staging, cutting and facing in a way that makes a productivity standard reachable.

Have you used a hand jack, power lift or cardboard baler? What safety steps do you follow with each?

What they are checking: Whether they can run warehouse equipment safely, since overnight crews have fewer people around to help.

What does rotating product mean in dairy and frozen, and why does it matter more there?

What they are checking: Whether they understand date codes and first in, first out, which prevents expired product on shelves.

How do you keep the backroom and coolers clean and organized during a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they finish the job by leaving the backroom safe and ready for the morning crew.

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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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