Vitamin/Body Care Assistant
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Denver, CO, 80216
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Salary Range
USD $21.62/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.
12/08/2025
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
Unlike generic healthcare assistants, a Vitamin/Body Care Assistant focuses on nutritional products and body care items, blending customer service with inventory management in a retail environment. This role demands specialized product knowledge and merchandising skills tailored to wellness-focused consumers.
Proficiency in customer engagement, inventory accuracy, and basic nutritional knowledge are vital. Additionally, being organized, detail-oriented, and familiar with retail software like SAP enhances effectiveness in managing vitamin and body care departments.
Yes, expertise gained can lead to supervisory roles, nutritional advisor positions, or specialty retail management jobs. The growing health and wellness market offers pathways into nutrition consulting or health product merchandising.
Expect a full-time schedule of 40 hours weekly, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to align with store operational needs. Flexibility is key to accommodate customer traffic patterns in Denver's retail sector.
Denver’s expanding health-conscious population increases demand for wellness retail staff, but competition remains moderate. Candidates with retail experience and nutrition background tend to have an edge in securing positions.
Natural Grocers emphasizes community health and inclusivity, reflecting Denver’s wellness-oriented culture. Employees benefit from programs promoting nutrition education, wellness incentives, and a supportive, diverse environment.
Natural Grocers offers unique perks like vitamin bucks store credit, paid nutrition education, and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. These benefits align with their health-driven mission, setting them apart from typical retail employers.
The company provides career development opportunities, regular pay increases, and advancement pathways within the health and nutrition retail sector, encouraging skill-building through hands-on experience and ongoing training.
The role offers a competitive wage starting at approximately $21.62 per hour, reflecting Denver’s cost of living and the specialized nature of customer service and inventory duties in health-focused retail.
While not mandatory, having at least one year of experience in vitamins or supplements significantly improves your chances. Familiarity with natural foods and retail supervision is also highly valued by employers in this market.