Natural Grocers has begun preparations for a new store in downtown Walla Walla, Washington, marking the family-operated chain’s sixth location in the state and first in the Walla Walla Valley.
Ahead of the spring opening, the company is hosting a community meet-and-greet March 24 and a two-day hiring event March 25-26 at the Courtyard by Marriott at 550 W. Rose St. in Walla Walla, which is about five minutes from the store site.
The meet-and-greet runs from 4-6 p.m., with a presentation and question-and-answer session for residents interested in learning about the company’s history and values. The hiring event follows from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the next two days.
The new location will bring about a dozen position types to the community, with hourly wages ranging from $17.50 for cashiers to $24.50 for Nutritional Health Coaches.
Manager-level roles – including produce, grocery/bulk, vitamin, dairy/frozen and body care – pay $21.50 per hour. Candidates can apply at naturalgrocers.com or text ‘GROW’ to (720) 573-2153.
The store will carry Natural Grocers’ full standard assortment – 100-percent-certified organic produce, free-range eggs, pasture-raised dairy, non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods and humanely sourced meats.
All products must meet the company’s standards that exclude artificial flavors, preservatives, synthetic colors and hydrogenated oils.
Natural Grocers also offers free science-based Nutrition Education programs in every store.
More details on the grand opening date will be announced as the opening approaches.
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