Magnolia ; FM​/Tamina Rd Produce - Perishables Rep - Part Time

Perishable Representative

As a Perishable Representative, you are responsible for providing a well-stocked and well-maintained department while providing superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards.

Customer Service: Provides superior customer service;
Takes orders from customers by telephone or in person;
Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections

Food Service: Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product;
Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products;
Scans in items on Telxon for production;
Assists in technical areas as needed

Sales: Merchandises product effectively;
Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales;
Makes regular announcements related to freshly-produced items, and to increase sales

Food Safety / Sanitation: Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates / maintains equipment;
Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards;
Complies with departmental SOPs and store operating procedures

Additional Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Aguas: Peels, cuts, and chops fresh fruits and vegetables;
  Prepares fresh specialty drinks and food products specific to the Aguas department
• Floral: Designs floral arrangements; provides a variety of fresh, quality products;
  Designs and executes merchandising programs;
  Tracks seasonal record when appropriate
• Market: Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for service meat counter and self-service counter;
  Ensures proper product rotation and storage;
  Maintains coolers and freezers;
  Weighs, prices, and packages selections;
  Operates power meat prep and process equipment
• Produce: Stocks and rotates product to ensure freshness;
  Assists floral department when needed;
  Communicates product knowledge to customers by explaining and providing samples;
  Cuts, wraps, and prices produce to be placed on sales floor;
  Maintains signing program
• Seafood: Knowledgeable about various fish and shellfish;
  Weighs, prices, and packages selections;
  Maintains coolers and freezers

Qualifications &

Key Requirements:

Age Requirement: 18+; Work Experience: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Customer service and communication skills;
Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine);
Strong customer service skills;
Communication and interpersonal skills;
Reading and writing skills;
Planning and organizing skills; Education: HS Diploma or GED (or equivalent); Licenses/Certifications: Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Function in a fast-paced, retail environment;
Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs;
Perform the following, based on your Department Market:

• Market: Constantly reach at waist;
  Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull arms, grasp, cervical flexion;
  Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions;
  Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements;
  Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise;
  Demonstrate the ability to lift 90 lbs, and manage in excess of 90 lbs
• Seafood: Constantly reach at waist;
  Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull with arms, grasp;
  Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions;
  Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, knees, and at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements, cervical flexion;
  Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise;
  Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, and manage in excess of 50 lbs

While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as--Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day;
Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day;
Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day