A major supermarket chain, Piggly Wiggly currently has over 600 supermarkets that are located in more than 17 states, ranging from Wisconsin to Florida. You can find a majority of them in your smaller cities. While the company continues to downsize, they have sold parts of their stores to chains such as Kroger.
Job Description / Average Wage
Cashier: As a cashier, you’re going to work in the front of the store. You will ring up customers, where you will accept coupons, help customers with their purchase, as well as make sure all of their questions are answered. You will also help them bag their groceries. In your downtime, you will be asked to help with cleaning around the front. The average wage is $7 to $9 a hour.
Customer Service: This position is going to require that you work the customer service counter where you’re going to help with returns, lottery tickets and more. You will also assist customer with other various services such as helping with money orders and more. The average position is anywhere from $7 to $10 a hour.
Clerk: Working as a clerk will require that you oversee a particular department. You’re going to help maintain shelving, help stockers, as well as customers with any problems / concerns that they may have. You may also have to run the cash registers up front from time to time. The average wage can be anywhere from $7 to $10 a hour.
Stock: As a stocker, you will work the main floor of the grocery store chain. You will assist with inventory, bring items to the front, as well as help stock the shelves. You will ensure that the store remains clean, as well as assist customers, if they have any questions. The average wage is $8 to $12 a hour.
Assistant Manager / Co Manager: You’re going to be in charge of assisting the main manager with any duties that they need help with. You’re going to help with assigning tasks to employees, as well as making sure that everyone is doing their job at 100%. If any problems do persist, you’re going to consult with the main store manager. The average wage is anywhere from $32,000 to $39,000 a year.
Department Supervisor / Manager: You will watch over a specific department, where you will assign tasks, assist customers, as well as perform many of the duties that the associates perform. You will report any issues to the main manager of the store. The average wage is $9+ a hour.
Benefits
Depending on your position, as well as if you’re full time, or part time, you’re going to find that your benefits are going to vary. When you send in your resume, you will be able to discuss your benefits with your hiring manager.
How to apply
Right now, you can’t apply for a job online with Piggly Wiggly. Instead, you will have to find a store near you, where you can apply in store. You can find a store near you by click this link.