Produce Clerk

Produce Clerk I

Responsible for working closely with all produce associates in an effort to ensure all company policies and procedures are being followed, department goals are being obtained, and associates' needs are being met. Produce Associates provide a high standard of care to quality, nutritious fruits and vegetables to ensure they are fresh & delicious for the families within our communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides customer service to guests

• Assist guests with finding items they are looking for on or off the sales floor
• Takes orders and other special requests
• Answers the telephone and assists callers using proper phone etiquette
• Addresses guest concerns and resolves issues when a guest is not satisfied with the service or product received, if in need further assistance, bring concern to the Produce Department Manager

Stocking and maintaining product levels

• Fill all items on display
• Makes sure products are rotated, using first in first out method
• Follow display standards
• Makes sure the sales floor is clean and tidy; no messes or spills
• Maintaining Produce supplies (i.e. roll bags, twist ties, etc.)

Log Sheets

• Take temperatures of everything regularly
• Fill out rotation sheets daily
• Record shrink daily

Maintain Produce Cooler

• Rotation of items within the cooler, first in-first out method
• Keeping the cooler clean and organized at all times

Product Order

• Responsible for ordering some product (i.e. dips, spices, herbs, etc.)

Other duties as assigned.

Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.

Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel

Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a highly stressful environment

Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies

Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises. Also requires proper training and knowledge of the following equipment/procedures: slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactor, baler

Knowledge of the retail food business, thorough knowledge of perishable department operations, merchandising skills, and must be able to make timely and effective decisions

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Full range of upper body motion
• Must be able to work at a fast pace
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures

The Produce Clerk is a part-time hourly position, scheduled 28 hours a week or less. The shift to be worked will vary, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.