Careers… Advance Yours
At Massy Stores, we practice the mantra of “People First”.
To this end, our business is centred on People: Our customers, suppliers, shareholders, the communities we serve, and our 1,200 Associates. We recognise that our Associates are our greatest asset, and critical to our success in business. Opportunities exist for full time and part time employment.
Our team members represent our company and are our greatest resource.
We believe in a team approach and treating each other with respect, while providing an environment where everyone can reach their fullest potential. We believe in rewarding our team members for their performance and loyalty, with benefits and opportunities for growth, education and promotion
It’s Fun, Exciting and Rewarding
When you join the Massy Stores Team, you become part of a vibrant group of employees. With a significant number of employees being shareholders, employees are themselves owners of the organization. Every year the list of “employee owners” increases and that means even more rewards for more team members. We have a track record of training, teaching, learning and advancement and so there are numerous opportunities to advance and become a dynamic industry professional!
We recognize that our Associates are the greatest assets to our business and key to our success. As such, we believe that it is of utmost importance to offer a wide range of benefits to our Associates.
Benefits for all eligible permanent associates
Life/Health Insurance – Employer/employee contributory.
Health Insurance – Medical, Optical and Dental coverage within the plan with various respective limits. Coverage applies to both the employee and dependents of the employee, that is, spouse and children.
Compassionate leave – The company provides regular, full-time staff members with a bereavement leave of absence to arrange and attend a funeral and to see to the affairs of the estate of a deceased member of her or his immediate family.
CFL- scholarships, grants – Given to the highest scoring in the Common Entrance exams of children of CFL full time employees over one year’s continuous service, in supervisor positions or below.
Pension Plan – Both the employee and employer contribute a percentage of the employee’s earnings, with the employer contributing a higher percentage than the employee in certain cases. The employee’s contributions are tax deductible.
Training/Educational Opportunities /Assistance – We provide training and educational opportunities to team members through our Supermarket Career Institute. We provide educational assistance which is determined on a case by case basis.
Discounts – Team members get discounts on pharmacy items.
Double points on loyalty programme at all Massy Stores – Team members get double points when they use the Massy Stores Loyalty Card
Staff incentive shares scheme – Team members over three years of continuous service have the opportunity to purchase company shares.
Staff Loans – This staff loan provision is available to team members with over one year of continuous service, and whose conduct and job performance are in good standing.
Employee Assistance Programme – We offer confidential professional counseling to employees to help cope with personal as well as work-related problems. All services are fully paid for by the company.
The following entry-level positions are most commonly available at our various stores. For confirmation whether any specific position is available, contact our receptionist who can put you in touch with your specific store of interest.
Cashier
This person will provide prompt, friendly, reliable service and assistance to customers at the checkout stand, creating a unique and satisfying shopping experience that will exceed their expectations.
Courtesy Assistant
This person will provide friendly, courteous and helpful service and assistance to customers at the checkout stand, bag groceries, provide carryout service of customers purchases.
Deli Associate
This person will provide quality customer service by maintaining and operating the Delicatessen Department in an efficient manner within store policies. Proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position is essential to achieve and maintain healthful, sanitary, and suitable shopping conditions.
Grocery Associate
This person will provide quality customer service by keeping grocery items stocked throughout the grocery department. Proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position contributes to and ensures achievement of suitable shopping conditions.
Meat Associate
This person will provide quality customer service by keeping wrapping, packaging, and price-marking meat and related products as prescribed by the store and department standards; to execute functions in an efficient manner within store policies.
Meat Cutter
This person will provide quality customer service by cutting meat and preparing related products in the variety, size, quality, and trim prescribed by the store and department standards to execute functions in an efficient manner within store policies.
Produce Associate
This person will provide quality customer service by maintaining and operating the produce department including the trimming and preparation of the merchandise according to store and department standards. Proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position contributes to and ensures achievement of suitable shopping conditions.
Receiving Assistant
This person will provide quality service to the Grocery/HBC departments by keeping items received in an organized manner in the back store/warehouse. Assist some departments on stocking goods on shelves so as to provide a suitable shopping condition for our customers.
Sanitation Assistant
This person will provide quality customer service by maintaining a clean store/location facility. Proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position is essential to achieve and maintain healthy, sanitary, and suitable shopping conditions.
Recognizing the constant need for Training, Massy Stores (SLU) Ltd opened up the doors of its own training institute in 2005. Our employees gain in house training in the form of lectures, online courses, and on the job training where they get a full grasp and understanding of their job and its importance.The following are a few of the programmes being offered by the Training Institute.
Orientation – This is a three- day programme where new team members are inducted into the company and are privy to company information, rules and regulations, company philosophy, customer service training, health and safety, introduction to food and health, shrink management and supermarket safety.
Supervision Series – New Supervisor programmes as well as other Supervisory Programmes are held yearly to ensure the consistent development of our supervisors.
High Potential Employees Programme – A+ performers are chosen using a criteria list. These candidates must then successfully complete an eighteen-month programme which focuses on different leadership skills and competencies. At the end of the programme these employees may be considered for promotional opportunities.
Manager’s Development Programme –This programme is designed with the aim of ensuring that managers gain a skill set of leadership and selected competency skills. This is a three-part program which can be completed over a period of five years.
Do you have a direct Human Resources phone number/email?
You can contact us via telephone by dialing 785-453-9100 and asking the receptionist for the HR Department. Our direct email address is [email protected].
How old do you have to be to work at a Massy Stores?
18 & Over
What positions can a minor apply for?
If you’re 16 and over, you can apply for entry-level positions at the stores such as Cashiers, Merchandising Associates, and Courtesy Assistants, during the Easter and Christmas school breaks.
How do I apply?
You can apply online via our website, or collect an application form from any of our Stores or at our Head Office at upstairs Massy Stores Kingstown.
How do I know what positions are available at a specific store?
The specific positions that are available change regularly. To find out what positions are available at a particular point in time, we encourage you to visit your store of interest and speak with the manager about available positions.
If I am interested in a position in one of your stores, where do I send my resume?
It would be best to send your resume to the particular store that you are interested in. However, resumes can also be sent in online, dropped off at our Head Office at upstairs Massy Stores Kingstown, or sent via postal mail to Massy Stores (SVG) Ltd, P.O. Box 872, Upper Bay Street, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
How long is my application active?
6 months.
