Produce Clerk is responsible for assisting customers in the produce department of a grocery store. Answers questions and helps patrons find requested produce items. Being a Produce Clerk prepares items for display, ensures that display cases are adequately stocked and ensures freshness of produce. Handles produce items in a safe manner and ensures that the department is always clean and neat. Additionally, Produce Clerk may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Produce Clerk may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Produce Clerk
Department: Produce
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Produce Manager
Grade/Level: High School or Equivalent
Amount of Travel Required: No travel required
Work Schedule: Shift hours that best serve customers to be scheduled by
Positions Supervised: None
Store Manager. Nights and Weekends required.
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist Produce Manager in the operation of the produce department, including but not limited to, ordering,
merchandising, rotating product, inventorying merchandise and profitability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Less than high school education
Experience
No prior experience necessary
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills as needed.
Other Requirements
Must posess basic math skills.
Will be required to wear a back belt
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less C (Constantly)
Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)
Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs F (Frequently)
Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl N (Not Applicable)
Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)
Bend F (Frequently)
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less C (Constantly)
13-25 lbs F (Frequently)
26-40 lbs F (Frequently)
41-100 lbs F (Frequently)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Retail Grocery Store