The produce clerk is responsible for keeping the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic attitude. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Produce Department.
- Ensures cleanliness of produce department, floral area, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
-
Stocks produce/floral department; includes presentation and rotation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Produce Department schematics.
- Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection.
- Maintain product quality by conducting freshness checks and ensuring proper temperature of product.
- Ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information/allergen cards are on all sample items.
- Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, and pallet jacks.
- Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
- Participates and runs the cut fruit and vegetable program.
- Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the department.
- Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
- Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
- Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high-volume retail environment and work as a team.
- Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
- Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
- Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills.
- Must have the ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
- Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of produce.
- Must be able to work in cool to cold temperatures.