Vitamin/Body Care Assistant
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Abilene, TX, 79606
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Salary Range
USD $16.00/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
Candidates should ideally have at least one year of experience with vitamins or supplements, as well as a natural foods background. This ensures they can confidently assist customers with nutritional inquiries and maintain accurate inventory in the Vitamin/Body Care department.
Vitamin/Body Care Assistants often progress into department manager roles or specialized nutrition advisor positions. Gaining proficiency in inventory management and customer service at Natural Grocers can open doors to leadership and wellness consultant careers.
Daily tasks include merchandising, assisting with inventory control, supporting department managers with ordering and margin management, performing customer demos, and maintaining compliance with safety and product standards to enhance the store’s health-focused shopping experience.
Abilene’s market shows a steady demand for health and nutrition-focused retail roles, but competition varies. Candidates with prior retail and vitamin knowledge tend to have an edge, especially when combined with strong customer service skills sought by employers like Natural Grocers.
Abilene’s community-oriented culture means team collaboration and customer engagement are pivotal. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, aligns with local retail trends, while health-conscious consumer behavior increases the role’s importance in delivering nutrition support.
Yes, Natural Grocers emphasizes continual education through paid nutrition classes and on-the-job training. This approach equips assistants with updated health information, ensuring they can confidently support customers and uphold company standards in the vitamin and body care departments.
Natural Grocers prioritizes a wellness-centric approach, offering benefits like vitamin bucks and nutrition education. Assistants here engage deeply with health products and customer education, fostering a community-focused atmosphere not always present in conventional grocery settings.
The $16.00 hourly wage aligns with or slightly exceeds typical pay rates in Abilene for comparable health retail assistant positions. This reflects Natural Grocers’ commitment to competitive compensation, recognizing the specialized knowledge and customer service expertise required.
In Texas, food safety certifications are often mandatory for roles handling consumables. While specialized health aide credentials are not strictly required, passing food safety training and maintaining current certifications enhances compliance and customer trust in this assistant role.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and inventory management systems such as SAP is crucial. These skills support accurate ordering, stock tracking, and communication, directly impacting department profitability and smooth day-to-day operations in the vitamin and body care sections.