Produce Clerk

Please read the job description in its entirety. If you are interested in this position, complete an online application. If you are an in‑house staff member, please submit a letter of interest, which should include any relevant experience or skills that are applicable to the position you are applying for, to the Human Resource Department.

FT= Full‑time (30‑40 hours per week)

PT= Part‑time (less than 30 hours per week)

Note: There may be times when additional hours or schedule changes are necessary. Department meetings are announced when scheduled, and dates and times may vary. Department meeting attendance is mandatory.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist customers with produce questions and special orders. Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation in friendly, courteous manner.
• Replenish and rotate displays, culling several times daily, and following stocking priorities set by produce manager.
• Trim, wash, bundle produce, following priorities set by produce manager.
• Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods promptly, with appropriate notification to produce manager.
• Remove trash, clean cases and keep prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition.
• Use equipment safely. Monitor cooler and walk‑in temperatures and follow procedures for handling breakdowns. Advise produce manager of equipment repair and replacement needs.
• Check deliveries for damage, quality and accuracy, notify produce manager of discrepancies. Help with unloading as needed. Rotate deliveries into storage.
• Maintain floor plan and regular rotation in walk‑in cooler.

Other Responsibilities:

• Follow safe working practices.
• Attend department and storewide meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by produce manager.

Qualification Standards

Education/ Training:

High School education or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience:

Familiarity with natural foods preferred.

Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to follow instructions well.

Regular, predictable attendance.

Other:

Ability to work closely with others. Familiarity with, or interest in produce. Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment (knives).

Essential Functions / Tasks:

Requirements:

Physical:

Vision – Ability to read product labels and to distinguish color for quality control.

Hearing – Hearing required to converse with customers and co‑workers.

Sense of Smell – Ability to smell for inspecting product, sanitation standards.

Gripping – Pick up boxes, cans, other products, tools and equipment.

Lifting – Up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Stooping – Stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.

Squat and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.

Push/Pull – Occasional pushing/pulling of carts/racks weighing up to 500 pounds. Ability to push/pull a pallet jack weighing up to 1,000 pounds periodically.

Kneeling – Occasional kneeling.

Climbing – Occasional climbing.

Reaching – Reach overhead, front, side and back.

Equipment Operation – Ability to safely operate equipment.

Carry Objects – Ability to carry objects weighing up to 65 pounds.

Not applicable.

Walking – Short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.

Standing – Prolonged standing.

Climate – Ability to work in cold environments (cooler) on a regular basis.

Mental & Psychological Demands:

Understands and retains directions.

Reading/Writing: Basic reading/ writing skills.

Speaking: Communicate effectively with co‑workers and customers.

Decision Making: Use basic problem‑solving techniques.

Attention to Task/Detail:

Critical Thinking Skills – Organize tasks and set priorities.

Multi‑Tasking – Perform and /or directly multiple tasks simultaneously.

Interaction with Others:

Customer Service: Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner.

Co‑workers: Work cooperatively with co‑workers.

General: Maintain composure under all circumstances.

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