Vitamin/Body Care Assistant
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Topeka, KS, 66604
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Salary Range
USD $16.50/Hr. -Overview
The Job in a Nutshell:The Vitamin/Body Care Assistant is responsible for assisting the Vitamin and Body Care Managers in the successful operation and profitability of the vitamin and body care departments. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.12/02/2025
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
- Birthday Bonus Pay
- Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
- Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
- Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
- Paid Nutrition Education
- good4u Crew Member Discount
- {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
- Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
- Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Requirements:
- Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
- Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
- Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
- Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
- Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
- Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.
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Frequently asked questions
This position enhances customer wellness by providing expert guidance on vitamins and body care products, ensuring customers receive personalized, health-supportive advice aligned with Natural Grocers' holistic approach to nutrition and natural health.
Success hinges on solid knowledge of supplements, strong customer engagement abilities, proficiency with inventory software, and a passion for natural health, enabling you to support department goals and create an inviting shopping experience.
Absolutely, many Vitamin/Body Care Assistants progress into managerial roles or specialize further in nutrition education, benefiting from Natural Grocers’ career development programs and the expanding natural health industry.
The Topeka area shows steady demand for nutrition and health retail roles, with Natural Grocers standing out due to its focus on wellness, making it a competitive yet promising environment for Vitamin/Body Care professionals.
Most employees find local commutes manageable with accessible public transit and parking; however, planning around store hours including evenings and weekends is essential for seamless daily travel.
Yes, Natural Grocers supports ongoing education including food safety certifications and in-depth product training, ensuring assistants maintain high standards and up-to-date nutrition knowledge.
This role uniquely blends nutrition expertise with retail skills, emphasizing health education, customer wellness, and natural products, unlike traditional grocery positions that may focus more on general merchandise.
The position offers a competitive rate starting at $16.50 per hour, reflecting the specialized knowledge in vitamins and body care, along with opportunities for scheduled pay increases and bonuses.
Assistants must navigate varying customer needs and inventory complexities while maintaining product quality and engaging effectively in a health-conscious community that values expert advice and personalized service.
The role offers a blend of hands-on customer interaction, natural health education, and supportive benefits, all within a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainable wellness, creating a fulfilling workplace.