Produce Clerk

Produce ClerkStarting Hourly Rate: $15.00, based on experience, interview, and skills testLocation: Operations – Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa CityReports to: Produce Team LeaderEmployment Type: Full-Time and Part Time, Non-ExemptAbout New Pioneer Food Co-opNew Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, value driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive.About the RoleThe Produce Clerk supports daily department operations while helping create a fresh, abundant, and welcoming produce experience for every customer.This role works across multiple areas of the department including stocking, culling, product preparation, receiving support, customer assistance, and maintaining clean and shopper ready displays and workspaces.Produce Clerks play an important role in upholding the quality, freshness, and presentation standards our customers count on while supporting the overall success of the store team.RequirementsProvide friendly, welcoming, and helpful customer service throughout the department and storeStock displays, racks, bins, and coolers fully and attractively to convey abundance, quality, and freshnessCull displays throughout shifts, removing low quality product following established quality and shrink proceduresTrim, wash, bundle, and prepare produce following department standards and prioritiesMaintain accurate, clean signage, labels, and pricing across the departmentSupport receiving, rotation, and back stock organization while checking for quality and damageMaintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation across displays, coolers, and workspacesAssist customers with product questions, selection guidance, samples, special orders, and carry outsWork collaboratively with team members across departments to support daily operationsWhat Success Looks LikeCustomers experience a fresh, abundant, and welcoming produce department every dayDisplays, coolers, and shelves remain fully stocked, rotated, and quality checkedProduct preparation, signage, and presentation standards are consistently maintainedTasks are completed consistently with attention to detail, food safety, and qualityTeam members contribute positively to department culture and operational flowWhat You'll BringProduce, grocery, retail, or food service experience preferredPositive attitude and willingness to support multiple areas of the department and storeAbility to work in a fast paced and team oriented environmentStrong communication and reliabilityInterest in natural, organic, and local foods preferredAbility to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work in cool, damp conditionsFlexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysCompensation & BenefitsThis position offers competitive hourly pay aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative retail roles, along with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options for eligible team members.Why Join New PioneerAt New Pioneer, every role contributes to a shared mission of building stronger communities through food, service, and cooperation.As a Produce Clerk, you help create the fresh, vibrant, and dependable produce experience our shoppers count on every day.