Produce Clerk

Produce ClerkA Produce Clerk is responsible for maintaining the produce department's cleanliness, organization, and inventory to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers. Key duties include:Stocking and displaying produce: Replenishing shelves and displays with fresh fruits and vegetables, arranging them aesthetically, and rotating stock to ensure freshness. Cut and package fruit and vegetables for saleInspecting produce for signs of spoilage or damage, removing substandard items, and ensuring all products meet safety and quality standards.Use wet rack to transport produce from backroom to sales floorProvide customer service to all customers in the store and department, including offering samples of producePrepare fresh salad bagsClean backroom and take out the garbageCheck the sales floor for any spills/trip hazards and sweep/mop area two to three times per day and as neededCustomer assistance: Greeting customers, addressing inquiries, providing recommendations, and assisting with locating items to enhance customer satisfaction.Inventory management: Monitoring inventory levels, placing orders, receiving deliveries, and verifying the accuracy and quality of incoming stock.Compliance with health and safety standards: Adhering to food safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized department, and properly handling equipment and products to prevent contamination.Requirements, skills and experience:1-3 years of customer service experience in a busy grocery store or similar environment preferredUnderstanding the importance and the ability to work well as part of a dynamic, diverse teamMust be able to correctly and safely use standard produce department equipmentKnowledge of produce, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniquesFollow all safety rules and actively prevent accidentsAvailability and willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidaysMust be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; stand, bend, reach, twist, and turn for up to 4 hours continuouslyMust be at least 18 yearsBackground checks required for all new hires