Vitamin/Body Care Assistant
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Gresham, OR, 97030
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Salary Range
USD $19.50/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.12/08/2025
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
Vitamin/Body Care Assistants at Natural Grocers enhance customer wellness by offering expert guidance on supplements and body care products, ensuring shelves are well-stocked and approachable, and providing personalized service that aligns with health-supportive standards. Their role is vital in creating a positive shopping experience focused on nutrition and care.
Starting as a Vitamin/Body Care Assistant opens pathways to managerial positions or specialized roles in nutrition services. Developing product knowledge and leadership skills, such as inventory management and team training, can lead to advanced opportunities within health retail or wellness-focused companies.
Strong customer service aptitude, proficiency with inventory software, and familiarity with vitamin/supplement products are key. Additionally, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively help candidates excel in fast-paced health retail settings like Natural Grocers.
Certifications in food safety and nutritional support are highly regarded in Gresham, aligning with local health regulations. Staying current with these credentials not only ensures compliance but also signals professionalism to employers in the region's growing natural foods market.
Gresham's expanding health-conscious community fuels steady demand for nutrition-focused retail roles. While competition exists, candidates with experience in natural foods and customer engagement typically find favorable hiring prospects, especially at companies like Natural Grocers emphasizing wellness.
Natural Grocers emphasizes comprehensive crew benefits, including vitamin bucks and paid nutrition education, fostering a supportive work culture. Unlike some competitors, their strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and career development creates a unique environment for personal and professional growth.
The company provides structured training, access to inventory management tools, and collaborative team support. Assistants benefit from clear task assignments and ongoing feedback, helping them maintain product standards and deliver a superior customer experience in vitamin and body care departments.
The position offers a competitive starting wage of approximately $19.50 per hour. This rate reflects the specialized knowledge required in vitamins and body care, combined with retail duties in a thriving natural foods market like Gresham.
Considering Gresham's suburban layout, many employees rely on personal vehicles, though public transit options exist. Proximity to the store influences commute time, so candidates often prioritize nearby residences or flexible scheduling to balance travel and work.
This role is integral in delivering health-supportive products and education, directly supporting Natural Grocers' mission to empower community wellness. Assistants act as frontline advocates, blending product expertise with personalized service to foster customers’ nutritional wellbeing.