Produce Clerk (PT)

Produce Clerk

Reports to: Store Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

As a Produce Clerk, you will help to maintain a well-stocked, fresh, and visually appealing produce department. In this role, you will be responsible for stocking fruits and vegetables, rotating inventory to ensure freshness, and keeping displays clean and organized. You will assist customers by answering questions and providing recommendations on produce selection. This position plays a key role in ensuring that our produce department delivers high-quality products and an excellent shopping experience. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for fresh food, we encourage you to apply!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stock and replenish produce
• Rotate inventory
• Inspect produce quality
• Maintain cleanliness
• Assist Customers
• Set up displays
• Support front-end staff when necessary
• Monitor and maintain proper storage
• Handle and prepare produce
• Operate equipment safely
• Support inventory management
• Follow food safety standards
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn about fruits, vegetables and proper handling techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic math and reading skills
• Must be able to follow safety and food handling guidelines
• Previous experience in a grocery or produce department is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is typically performed in normal grocery store produce department conditions with frequent exposure to coolers, misting systems and damp produce
• Requires the ability to multi-task
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including a variety of shifts, days, evenings, nights, and weekends including overtime, as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach to stock shelves
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Consistently perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, lift and carry 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Manual dexterity for the ability to use knives, cutters and other tools for trimming and preparing produce
• Ability to speak to, hear, and understand others via phone and in person in English

Job Success Factors

Customer Service

• Create customer loyalty by delivering outstanding customer service, executing sales promotions, ensuring quality foods products are available to sell

Honesty & Integrity

• Always maintain professional and ethical behaviors
• Create accurate records including Waste Logs
• Maintain confidentiality regarding private employee matters

Authenticity

• Express genuine care for the team, the customers, and the business

Maintain High Standards

• Always perform tasks to the highest standards

Positive attitude

• Take pride in executing job tasks and maintaining a clean, organized work area

Teamwork

• Maintain open communication with all co-workers
• Support team members and cooperate in providing excellent guest service

Accountability

• Listen openly to performance feedback and incorporate suggestions into work processes and attitude

Reliability

• Arrive punctual and ready to begin work assignments
• Deliver quality work product using resources and time allocated