Cashier
About the job
- At least 1 year of customer service experience.
- Ability to operate a cash register.
- Ability to stand for the entire 5–8 hour shift.
- Good math skills.
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing conditions.
- Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when necessary.
- Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-operative Association.
- Be or become upon hiring a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.
- Welcome customers, answer their questions, help them locate items, and provide advice or recommendations.
- Operate scanners, scales, cash registers, and other electronic equipment.
- Balance the cash register and generate reports for credit and debit sales.
- Accept payments, ensure all prices and quantities are accurate, and provide a receipt to every customer.
- Process refunds and exchanges and resolve complaints.
- Bag or wrap purchases to ensure safe transport.
- Follow store procedures regarding coupons, gift cards, and the purchase of specific items such as alcohol or cigarettes.
- Maintain a clean workspace.
- Open availability is preferred.
About the company
Weavers Way Co-op operates multiple community-focused markets and facilities as a member-owned cooperative. Members become co-owners and gain access to products and services through a democratic model, with benefits like discounts, lower costs, or patronage refunds. The co-op combines grocery markets, wellness and pet stores, urban farms, and a nonprofit arm to meet members’ mutual needs rather than serve outside investors. Its goal is to provide locally owned products and services while returning financial benefits to members and supporting community initiatives.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2026 third-quarter gross sales topped $40 million, beating budget and signaling momentum.
- Mt. Airy generated $1.2 million net income through Q3 FY2026, the strongest store.
- Germantown and state aid backed expansion, proving policymakers and members still support growth.
What critics are saying
- Chestnut Hill renovation starts Phase Three in 2027, risking disruption during execution.
- Germantown opened with heavy grant and member-loan support, exposing financing dependence.
- Regional grocers and discount chains squeeze margins; gross sales must stay ahead of labor costs.
What makes Weavers Way Co-op unique
- Weavers Way opened Germantown in 2024, extending a 1973 member-owned neighborhood model.
- Its three profitable stores and member loans fund growth without outside corporate ownership.
- Chestnut Hill renovation phases through 2027 show durable local reinvestment and community trust.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 6%'The perfect spot': Weavers Way opens new grocery store in Germantown.
Philadelphia, PA - Weavers Way Co-op was recently honored with a Gold Philly Favorites Award by the Philadelphia Inquirer in the Grocery Store category.
In the coming months, Weaver’s Way Food Coop expects to open its first grocery store in Germantown and hire 45 workers.
"Weavers Way is one of the oldest co-ops in the nation ... their footprint should be expanded wherever there is need,” said State Rep. Chris Rabb.
Financing Will Help Grocers, Markets and Other Organizations Provide Healthy Food Options to Underserved Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Bob Morgan announced today that the Department has partnered with Reinvestment Fund to invest $970,000 to improve access to healthy foods in underserved communities in Pennsylvania.