Produce Clerk

Pay Range: $16-$24 per hour 

JOB OVERVIEW

Under both the Produce Manager and Store Manager Supervision, the PRODUCE CLERK performs the following duties:

TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the success of the department through excellent customer service
• Stock and rotate fresh fruits and vegetables in the produce department
• Ensure all products for sale are fresh and sage to eat-items that show signs of spoilage are removed
• Handle inventories and ensure items are ordered before they are out of stock
• Help customers find produce, educate customers on fruits and vegetables
• Assist in ordering, receiving, stocking and displaying of products
• Maintain company safety and sanitation guidelines
• Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets
• Coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicable
• Set up, maintain and tear down multiple displays of seasonal fruits and vegetables
• Other duties assigned

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Training/Education:

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Experience:

• Previous customer experience
• Experience with produce a plus!

Knowledge of:

• Customer service techniques
• Simple arithmetical calculations

Ability to:

• Read, comprehend and relate product knowledge to customers in an understandable manner
• Work in an accurate manner in a fast-paced environment
• Order, stock, face and price conduct
• Work in a team with those contacted in the course of work
• Assist customers promptly
• Communicate orally and in writing with supervisors, co-workers and customers

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Climb ladders, squat, bend
• Lift and carry boxes and crates up to 75 pounds
• Extend arms overhead and reach for products and boxes
• May work both inside and outside in wet and/or cold weather conditions
• Stock shelves using carts, box cutters and dollies

Special Requirements:

• Must be available to work various shifts as needed

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.