LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Natural Grocers is hiring for multiple positions ahead of the opening of its new Appleton, Wisconsin store this fall. Available opportunities include cashiers, department managers and store leadership roles, with competitive pay, career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.
NATURAL GROCERS AND APPLETON
With more than 70 years of experience serving communities that value quality, affordability and connection, Natural Grocers is intentional about entering markets where access to affordable, high-quality organic and natural foods can make a meaningful impact. The new store will mark Natural Grocers' second location in Wisconsin, following the opening of its Lake Geneva store on June 10, 2026.
Known for its strong community spirit and high quality of life, Appleton is an ideal home for Natural Grocers' second Wisconsin location. The company looks forward to connecting with residents and supporting the community through access to affordable organic and natural groceries, free nutrition education and local outreach efforts.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN APPLETON
Natural Grocers is currently hiring for a variety of positions ahead of its new Appleton store. Opportunities include customer-facing, department management and store leadership roles, with competitive pay, career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.
Based on position and experience, Appleton, Wisconsin good4uSM Crew members can earn $16 to $20 an hour, with the assistant store manager offering up to $62,000 annually. Interested candidates can learn more at naturalgrocers.com/our-careers.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
- Assistant Store Manager — $62,000 per year
- Produce Manager — $20 per hour
- Dairy/Frozen Manager — $20 per hour
- Produce Assistant — $18 per hour
- Cashiers (12 openings) — $16 per hour
COMPANY CULTURE & BENEFITS
Just like its dedication to its customers and community, Natural Grocers has cared for its employees since its founding in 1955. Today the company employs more than 4,000 Crew members across 174 stores in 22 states. As part of its Five Founding Principles, Natural Grocers supports employees by offering:
- Competitive pay, plus the exclusive Natural Grocers Vitamin Bucks program, which provides Crew members an extra $1 per hour worked as in-store credit.
- Birthday bonus pay equal to one day's wages, inspired by founder Margaret Isely's tradition of personally making lunch for employees on their birthdays, a practice later honored by granting a full day's pay as the company grew.
- Store discounts and credits of up to 30 percent on Natural Grocers products, helping employees save on high-quality groceries and supplements.
- Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; generous paid time off; and extensive free nutrition education programs.
- Premium-quality organic and natural products at Always AffordableSM prices, including 100 percent certified organic produce, 100 percent free-range eggs and pasture-raised dairy, 100 percent non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods and humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats.
