Produce Clerk

PAY-AND-SAVE, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Produce Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Produce

CATEGORY: All Locations

II. OVERVIEW:

This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and level of work being performed by teammates assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies of the Produce Clerk. The incumbent may be assigned other duties and responsibilities.

III. JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in all aspects of the produce department. Serves as a model for customer service and other vital behaviors, and instills this value in all teammates. Creates an environment for continual learning and encourages an open dialogue among teammates. Provides leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of Lowe's guiding principles, core values, and vision.

IV. JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

- Responsible To:

Produce Manager

- Teammates Supervised:

None

- Inter-Relationships:

Frequent contact with all teammates, customers, corporate office and vendors. Occasional contact with teammates from other locations.

V. JOB DUTIES:

- Control level of damaged and spoiled/out of date products and ensures proper disposition of same according to company policy.

- Communicate and coordinate with Produce Manager.

- Follow approved procedures for receiving product, pricing, marking and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.

- Implement and follow department merchandising plan.

- Assist in training department teammates.

- Assist in maintaining signs, pricing, refrigerated cases and display shelves, by performing scheduled inspections of those areas.

- Complies with department compliance of company policies, programs, procedures and guidelines.

- Keep work area maintained appropriately to ensure a safe work environment for teammates and customers.

- Must be able to perform other duties.

- Constantly interacts with customers.

- Adhere to all compliance of company policies, programs, procedures and guidelines.

- Works with teammates to identify the root causes of issues and inefficiencies.

- Constantly interacts with teammates to ensure that all teammates understands Lowe's expectations.

VI. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

- Knowledge of various types of produce products. Knowledge and ability to operate produce department equipment. Ability to read and write English. Good customer relations skills. Ability to calculate gross margins and retail prices. Ability to manage effectively.

Licenses, Registration and Certification:

- None.

VII. WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Frequent exposure to refrigerated storage areas and damp, humid conditions. Works on wet or slippery surfaces. Noise level normally moderate. Can be extreme when power tools or other equipment are in use. Subject to communicable disease.

VIII. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Heavy work- exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking and/ or standing up to a significant degree. Must be able to climb, stand, bend, push or pull, twist, grasp, squeeze,stoop, kneel, squat, reach, handle, finger and feel. Subject to psychological stress.