Produce Clerk

Location :
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Portage

Part-Time

We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Join our Festival Foods Team as a Produce Clerk!

Reports To: Produce Department Manager

Do you love working with fresh, nutritious produce and want to make a difference in your community? Our produce is delivered fresh to our stores every day to ensure our guests are buying fresh, long‑lasting, nutrient‑packed fruits & veggies.

Providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you’ll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need will make a positive impact every day.

As a key part of our retail and grocery team, you’ll ensure every customer leaves ready to "boomerang" back again.

As a Produce Clerk, you will play a vital role in maintaining stock levels, providing exceptional customer service, and upholding high standards of care. Your responsibilities include:

• Engage with Guests: Provide outstanding customer service in person and via phone to help guests find items, place orders, handle special requests, and address concerns.
• Maintain Stock Levels: Ensure all items are well‑stocked and displayed according to company standards. Rotate products using first‑in, first‑out methods to maintain freshness.
• Ensure Cleanliness & Food Safety: Keep the sales floor and cooler clean and organized, free of spills. Log temperature of produce and complete rotation sheets daily.
• Maintain Supplies & Produce Stock: Ensure supplies such as bags and ties are plentiful. Rotate stock using first‑in, first‑out methods and order specific products such as dips, spices, and herbs when needed.
• Teamwork: Perform other duties to support the team.
• Honor Commitments: Provide timely attendance according to the work schedule and notify management of absences.

To excel in the Produce Clerk role, you should have:

• Customer Service
  
  Skills:
  
  Engage with guests and deliver outstanding service.
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work in a diverse, fast‑paced team.
• Safety Awareness: Understand safety requirements and company policies. Apply safety training to recognize and respond to hazards on the floor, using equipment such as trash compactor, baler, slicer, etc.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of retail food operations and perishable department functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Requirements include:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Full range of upper body motion.
• Work at a fast pace.
• Be exposed to extreme temperatures.

• Part‑time: 28 hours per week or less.
• Shifts may vary including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Ready to bring your passion for fresh produce to our team? Apply now and help us provide top‑quality fruits and vegetables to our guests.

• Associate Discount: Receive 15% off grocery purchases for you and your immediate household.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly; part‑time associates earn a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Full‑time associates receive time and a half on those days.
• Two‑Week Advanced Scheduling: Receive two weeks’ advance notice for better planning and balance.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part‑time and full‑time associates qualify for vision and dental coverage.
• Support: Receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other support for comprehensive well‑being.
• Save for Your Future: 401(k) plan to support retirement planning. Additionally, the company offers broad equal employment opportunities and a commitment to a diverse, inclusive team.

2915 New Pinery Rd

Portage

WI

53901