Produce Clerk 2

Job Description

Job Description

PRODUCE CLERK 2

REGULAR FULL TIME - $22.00-26.00/HR

SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY WEEKENDS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Produce Clerk 2 Journeyman Stocker, your focus is on ensuring the highest level of execution of daily operations of the Produce Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of produce. (e.g. conventional, organic, seasonal, etc.)
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the financial needs of the Produce Department.
• Assist with placing vendor orders and intercompany transfer orders.
• Maintain produce on the sales floor. (e.g. merchandising, facing products, pulling inventory, rotating perishable items, proper and accurate signage, product placement, etc.)
• Responsible for the breakdown and inspection of delivery/vendor orders.
• Ensure deliveries are properly organized and stored in appropriate areas.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized produce backroom, produce racks, and walk-in cooler.
• Assist with administrative tasks.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Operation of equipment. (e.g. electric pallet jack, hand trucks, knives, etc)
• Create and sustain collaborative and productive working relations with coworkers and outside vendors.
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Follow and ensure compliance with established procedures, including Weight and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Maintain and ensure maintenance of a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Participate in competitive product buying while cutting a gross when needed

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• Grocery Retail Experience: 2+ years.
• General knowledge of produce (e.g. local, conventional, organic, seasonal.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and employee development skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to support the successful flow of the department and act as back up when necessary.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and delegate competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Basic math skills.
• Conversational English skills required when working with customers.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).
• Electric Pallet Jack Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position:

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Constantly lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent-to-Constant exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

BENEFITS

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Medical, Dental, And Vision
• 401 (k) retirement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time off
• Flex Spending Accountfor Medical & Dependent Care
• Regular Wage Increases
• Commuter Benefits
• Safety Incentive Program
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.