PRODUCE CLERK
Part Time and Full Time
Location: 2020 Oregon St and 920 Heinz Ave
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Purpose: To deliver a great customer experience while stocking and rotating merchandise in the produce department; to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in a safe and efficient manner.
Status: Reports to Produce Management Team.
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Responsibilities:
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Greet all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
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Be able to differentiate between various types of produce and related merchandise including taste, seasonality, price differences between varieties of similar classes of products (i.e. different types of apples, potatoes, etc.)
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Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, scaling and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection.
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Keep display cases and other merchandising areas stocked and signed; display merchandise in an attractive, appealing, and organized manner.
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Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Produce Department that weigh 25-60 lbs.
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Control freshness, quality and temperature of product by following safe food handling procedures.
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Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failure immediately.
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Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
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Maintain produce cases, walk-ins, prep, and storage areas in clean, safe, and orderly condition, meeting health department standards: remove trash promptly, break down boxes, clean cases, wipe surfaces, wash sink and buckets, clean up spills, sweep retail floor as needed.
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Assists in other areas of the store as necessary.
Qualifications:
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Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
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Knowledge/Skills:
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Previous produce experience preferred.
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Basic computer required.
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Basic math skills required.
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Knowledge of produce, natural foods, and their different uses and preparations.
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Other:
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Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
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Ability to be standing and/or walking for majority of shift.
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Ability to perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
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Pay range: $19.50 - $28.50 per hour
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Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Employee discount
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Health insurance
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Vision insurance
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