What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Clerk position at Safeway?
POSITION TITLE: Produce Clerk DEPARTMENT: Retail LOCATION: Varies REPORTS TO: Store Manager Albertsons Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that includes: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCE CLERK As a Produce Clerk, you have the artistic ability to present a collage of fresh, crisp, bright fruits and vegetables. To truly be successful in the position, the individual needs to be thoughtful and passionate about his or her work. In this role the produce department is your canvas, and you will enjoy creating a colorful masterpiece for your customers to enjoy. The possibilities are endless and this is your opportunity to work with the fresh ingredients that nourish the community. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** • Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company’s customer service standards and policies and procedures. • Speak with customers to address dissatisfaction, if any with any, service or product or other problems related with the operation of the produce area. • Inform customers about produce, provide samples and promote sales within department. • Receive produce deliveries, build and maintain produce displays, and rotate stock as needed. • Obtain produce from receiving area and move to produce department using hand truck or pallet jack. • Prepare product for placement on sales floor through the company crisping process by trimming, washing, banding, and placing in cooler to be crisped. • Ensure freshness of produce on sales floor. • Maintain area and conduct business in accordance with all federal, state and local weights and measures, sanitation, food safety and general safety regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines. • Manage price accuracy by applying new price tags, including making signs as needed. • Clean produce display areas and back room area, including floors, sinks, tables, scales, mirrors, sprayers, wet and dry racks. • Transport bag rolls and twist ties to display areas and place in racks. • Constantly inspect floors for debris and water. • Assist with produce ordering and inventories as requested. • Perform temperature checks twice daily. • Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy. JOB QUALIFICATIONS The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential job functions of this position:** • Excellent verbal communication skills • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to understand and follow instructions, and ability to read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to the position • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment• Ability to work independently as well as within a large team • Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Albertsons Safeway products and share that knowledge with our customers • Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. (Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis) • Ability to comply with workplace conduct standard
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.60 - $12.70 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer Service/Retail: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $13