The Produce Clerk provides prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service, maintains the produce department's presentation, and assists with inventory and stocking.
Requirements
- Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy, product quality, and proper rotation.
- Replenish the produce department's fruits, vegetables, and other items as assigned.
- Move products in and out of storage areas for proper display and storage of goods, including in refrigerating storage boxes.
- Assist in maintaining inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover for maximum sales and to minimize out-of-stock or overstocked products.
- Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
- Monitor expiration dates of label goods to ensure only fresh products are available for customer purchase
- Maintain a clean, attractive, and friendly department to help ensure a favorable department image to customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Basic understanding of produce products and handling techniques.
- Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.
- Excellent customer service.
- Basic math skills for weighing and pricing.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
- Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
- Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
- A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.
- Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
- Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
- Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects.
- Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
- Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
- Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
