Ottumwa-based Store Clerk Opening | Hiring

Position in Ottumwa, IA

Job Title: Store Clerk (Gig/Contract) Company: CVS Health Based in: Ottumwa, IA (our growing Ottumwa office) Experience: Open to all levels.

Compensation: $13-$15/Hour (approx. $30.8k/Year) Benefits: This role offers competitive pay. Join our Ottumwa team for this flexible role.

Position Scope

Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Pharmacy.

• This Ottumwa-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our CVS Health team in Ottumwa, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Ottumwa, a key hub for the Retail Pharmacy industry.

Be the Foundation of the Store

About CVS Pharmacy

As America's leading neighborhood health destination, our front-store operations are just as vital as our pharmacy counter. The Store Clerk is the versatile engine that keeps the aisles clean, the shelves stocked, and the customers smiling. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with CVS Pharmacy, you are joining a dedicated team defined by a passion for community health and organizational excellence.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking energetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized individuals to join our retail floor team. As an entry-level Store Clerk, you will be trained to become a master of merchandise placement and customer support. You will serve as an in-aisle ambassador, delivering the signature neatness and hospitality that sets CVS apart in the retail pharmacy industry. This is an active, physical role perfect for those who love multitasking and seeing the immediate results of their hard work.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Aisle Maintenance (Zoning): Execute continuous visual recovery, pulling merchandise to the front of the shelves, organizing cosmetic endcaps, and ensuring pricing tags are accurate.
• Freight Processing: Unload weekly delivery trucks and push new merchandise—from vitamins to household goods—to the sales floor swiftly using rolling carts.
• Customer Interaction: Proactively approach browsing shoppers to offer assistance, locate specific over-the-counter items, and answer basic front-store questions.
• Front End Support: Cross-train on the cash register and photo-processing lab to jump in and assist the checkout team when lines get long.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our store clerks are rewarded for their versatile dedication:

• Salary: Competitive base wage of $15.00 to $17.50 per hour.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to become a Shift Supervisor or transition into Pharmacy Technician training programs.
• Exclusive Discounts: Excellent employee discounts on CVS brand products, cosmetics, and groceries.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available starting after a brief introductory period.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age upon application.
• No prior retail or merchandising experience is required—we train you thoroughly on our systems.
• Must possess an excellent eye for detail and the physical stamina to walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, shifting quickly between stocking shelves and ringing up customers.