Produce Clerk

Description

Qualifications

WHO WE ARE: 

The Boise Co-op, established in 1973 by health-conscious individuals, has evolved from a small food-buying club to a thriving community of over 50,000 active Co-Owners. With two grocery store locations in the North End and the Village at Meridian, and three sub-brands (Wine Shop, Pet Shop, and Uncorked Wine Bar) nestled within our North End shopping center, we've become more than just a grocery store; we're the quintessential local gathering place. At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to community connections, education, delicious food, and quality products sourced from trusted partners. Independent and caring, we lead with our hearts and give back to those who shape our identity. We are not just a business; we are your neighbors. We are the Boise Co-op. 

We are seeking a Produce Clerk who will be responsible for the delivery of exceptional customer service in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by effectively completing job requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain Produce Department inventory and appearance through proper receiving, rotation, culling, storage, cleaning, organization, stocking, sampling, and creative merchandising.
• Reduce and log loss by properly recording all damaged products, spoilage, and breakage and utilizing ripe fruit for the Value-Added program.
• Build functional, attractive, and well-merchandised displays.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate signage.
• Prioritize time to ensure that prep work, stocking, cleaning, and customer service are handled efficiently.
• Maintain a working knowledge of produce (seasonality, organic/conventional, varieties, ripeness).
• Keeps department orderly and clean; report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to high-level staff.
• Attending scheduled Produce Department meetings and all store meetings.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish tasks with little or no supervision.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
• Able to perform assigned tasks within various areas of the department, can flex into any positions within the department as needed.
• Able and willing to work a variety of shifts.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and be ready for work when shift begins.
• Ability to consistently be at work and on time.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous produce experience and knowledge of natural foods products preferred.
• Intermediate cutlery skills.
• Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal, state, or local agencies is a plus.

Physical Demands:

Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a grocery setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, up to 50lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a grocery store setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.

Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.  The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.