Produce clerk

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of produce department, floral area, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Stocks produce/floral department; includes presentation and rotation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Produce Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Participates and runs the cut fruit and vegetable program.
• Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the department.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1-2 years grocery retail experience in Floral department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Must have the ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
• Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.

• Sit – Rarely 1–2 hours.
• Stand – Continuously 1–8 hours.
• Walk – Continuously 2–8 hours.
• Drive – Frequently 2-4 hours.
• Balance – Frequently 34–66%.
• Bend – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Climb (2–6 ft) – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Crawl – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Crouch/Squat – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Kneel – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Reach (forward & overhead) – Frequently 34–66%.
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Lifting/Carrying – 0–10 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%; 11–25 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%; 26–50 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%; 51–100 lbs. Never 0%.
• Repetitive Motion – Right & Left Grasping – Frequently 34–66%;
  Fine Manipulation – Occasionally 1–33%;
  Pushing and Pulling – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Lower extremities – Never 0%.
• Environmental Conditions – Some extreme temperatures are possible;
  Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

• Competitive compensation starting at $14.50 - $16.00 per hour.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Other benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance for full‑time team members.