History of IGA Supermarkets

Founded back in 1926, IGA currently has it’s headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.   The IGA banner is currently found in more than 45 countries throughout the world.   With over 4,000 independent stores using their brand, they focus on products such as dairy, frozen foods, meats and many more.

Hours of Operation:   Typically Mon-Sat: 8:00am-9:00pm; Sun: 9:00am-6:00pm

Minimum Age to Work Here:   16 years old

Positions Available:   Customer Service Representative, Cashier, Stock Clerk, Bagger, Department Clerk, Department Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Store Manager

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation:   Set hourly rate.   There is no room for negotiation.

Job Description / Average Wage

Stock Clerk: You’re going to work on the main grocery floor.   You’re going to work in the backroom, sort items, as well as bring them to the floor.   You will also stock the shelves, insuring that you’re meeting company guidelines.   You will make an average of $8 to $11 a hour.

Produce Clerk: You will work in the produce section of the grocery store.   You will bring produce from the back, and bring it to the floor.   You will stock the shelves, as well as make sure that the produce remains fresh.   The average wage is $8 to $11 a hour.

Cashier: You will work the cash register assisting the customer with their purchase.   You may also work the customer service desk, where you will process returns and more.   You will help with coupons, and ensure that the customer is getting everything that need in their cart.   The average pay is $8 to $10 a hour.

Bagger: As a bagger, you’re going to assist the cashier with all the items that he/she rings up.   You’re going to interact with the customers, bag the groceries according to the company standard, as well as help with any other tasks such as helping with collecting carts, cleaning up areas and more.   The average wage is anywhere from $7 to $11 a hour.

Customer Service: A customer service agent is going to help customers with items such as returns, as well as help them with any questions that they may have.   There are going to be other services that you help with as well such as lottery tickets, money orders and more depending on your store.   The average wage is $8 to $12 a hour.

Benefits

Your benefits are going to vary on the position, as well as what type of work you’re going to do.   There are full time, part time, as well as seasonal positions.   You will find that you will want to discuss your benefits with your hiring manager.

Atmosphere and Perks

The company prides to offer several employment perks for both newly hired and tenured employees. If you are in the entry level position, you can have paid on the job training, flexible work schedules and other benefits on top of the competitive pay rates. The eligible employees can have more perks like future financial planning benefits, health and wellness, product discounts and more. If you wish to stay in the company, you can soon avail more trainings and opportunities for advancement.

Interview Questions

Why do you want to apply for a job here?

Can you easily handle difficult customers? How?

What are your future career plans?

How do you deal with co-workers that are hard to work with?

When are you available to work here?

Why did you choose IGA?

What kind of person are you?

What makes you more advantageous than other applicants for the position?

How can the company benefit your skills and knowledge ?

Will you be able to work even on weekends?

Interview Tips

After you have submitted your employment application IGA, you will be scheduled for an interview. You will be notified by email or phone call. When you will come for an interview, make sure to be in a professional attire and also display a positive attitude. Your interview questions to be asked are purposely to test and gauge your personality, your skills and knowledge needed for the position you have applied and your ability to deal with people and show excellent customer service. Answer all the interview questions with all honesty, be tactful and make sure you will always manifest the interest to work in the company when you answer questions that will test your willingness to perform the duties related to your job.

How to apply

If you want to search for job openings online, you can do so by going to this website.   If you want to, you may also request an application in store as well.   Here, you can request an application for current openings.