Job Details: Job Location: KTA Downtown Hilo 1 - Hilo, HI, Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, This is a continuous recruitment posting for ongoing hiring needs for this location. Applications received under this posting are reviewed regularly as openings become available. About KTA Super Stores We owe our century of existence entirely to the people of Hawai‘i Island. From our modest beginnings in a 500-square-foot store in 1916, KTA Super Stores and our 800 associates remain deeply rooted in a single, quiet philosophy: to humbly serve the community that sustains us. Core Responsibilities Ensure customer satisfaction by promptly and accurately bagging purchased items quickly, efficiently, and intact, while delivering excellent front-end service. Bagging & Vehicle Loading: Bag groceries quickly and efficiently without damaging items, adhering to proper bagging standards. Transport and load groceries into vehicles for customers needing assistance. Front-End & Register Support: Retrieve shopping carts from parking/sidewalk areas, remove trash, and keep carts available for shoppers. Replace, retrieve, or price-check items for Cashiers and customers, and assist with unloading items at check stands. Store Cleaning & Restocking: Perform regular floor sweeps, respond to "mess calls," and clean restrooms, parking lots, and store front-ends daily. Refill bag supplies at check stands, return unwanted/damaged items to proper locations, and restock beer cases as needed. Customer Engagement: Greet, thank, offer assistance, and meet customer needs with local hospitality. Study and explain store specials, ads, and promotions to customers. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Environment: Frequently work indoors in an air-conditioned building that may be noisy or dusty with high customer/co-worker volume. Occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions (hot, humid, rainy, volcanic haze/vog) to sweep parking lots, retrieve carts, and assist customers to their cars. Physical Effort: Continuously stand, reach, handle, and use fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination when bagging. Frequently push, pull, lift, and carry up to 40 lbs when handling groceries, and bend or crouch to clean or retrieve items from under carts. Occasionally push/pull up to 100 lbs when retrieving shopping carts or moving display racks. Seldom climb ladders. Equipment Use: Frequently use paper, plastic, or reusable bags, shopping carts, brooms, dustpans, mops, and cleaning solutions. Seldom use case cutters, ladders, or stock wagons. Safety: Continuously wear a back support belt while performing all job duties. Benefits & Work Culture Flexible work scheduling. Comprehensive on-the-job training. Health, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement options for eligible associates. Notice to Applicants: This document is a summary job posting for continuous recruitment purposes only. Active openings are filled from this applicant pool on an as-needed basis. Upon hire, associates are required to review, sign, and adhere to the official internal KTA Super Stores Job Description and company standards for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity KTA Super Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, arrest/court record, or any other protected class under Hawaii law. Pay differentials are strictly based on seniority, merit, production, or bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs). Qualifications: What You Bring  Age Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age to use a case cutter. Must be at least 18 years of age to operate a trash baler, freight elevator, or power-driven equipment. Skills & Knowledge: Basic math skills, multi-tasking abilities, clear oral and written communication skills, and the capability to work effectively under minimal supervision. Knowledge of store promotions and product locations is required to assist shoppers effectively. Work Habits: Friendly, cheerful, patient, service-oriented demeanor. Punctual, detail-oriented, honest, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment. Availability: General availability 7 days a week and holidays, typically between 6:45 AM and 9:30 PM. Note: In accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes § 378-2.4, KTA Super Stores does not ask for or rely on an applicant's salary history to determine starting pay.