PRODUCE CLERK
Part Time and Full Time
Location:
920 Heinz Ave and 2020 Oregon Street
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Purpose:
To provide prompt, friendly, helpful, well-informed service to customers and assist in the operations of a fast-paced produce department.
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Status:
Reports to Produce Department Manager and Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
Merchandising
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Ensure all displays are fully stocked, faced, and rotated to ensure freshness, shop ability, and to give an appearance of abundance.
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Replenish and rotate product throughout the day, following established standards for handling, rotation and quality.
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Prepare product for sale such as trim, wash, and bundle produce.
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Maintain a safe, clean work area. Adhere to all city and county guidelines for food safety.
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Cull displays several times daily, recording and disposing of low-quality produce following established guidelines.
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Review signage for accurate description, price, and country of origin (COOL).
Customer Service
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Actively greet customers as they enter the department.
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Answer questions in a prompt and courteous manner, as well as have an overall familiarity of the store. Referring to other staff and /or departments when necessary.
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Offer tastes, samples, suggestions for purchase and ways to prepare produce.
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Help customers place special orders.
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Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to the Produce Department Manager.
Department Maintenance
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Maintain produce cases, walk-ins, prep, and storage areas in clean, safe, and orderly condition, meeting health department standards: remove trash promptly, break down boxes, clean cases, wipe surfaces, wash sink and buckets, clean up spills, sweep the retail floor as needed.
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Use and maintain equipment as intended in a safe manner. Advise Produce Department Manager of equipment in need of repair.
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Monitor cooler temperatures. Notify management of unusual temperature changes.
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Check deliveries for damage, quality, and accuracy. Verify piece count
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Help with unloading and put the product into storage as needed. Ensuring proper rotation.
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Conduct inventory as directed.
Qualifications:
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Ability to project a friendly, outgoing personality and work as a positive team member.
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Outstanding customer service skills and interest in serving the public.
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General knowledge of and interest in produce preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands.
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Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work well both independently and with a team.
Requirements:
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Ability to work various shifts including early morning, evenings and weekends.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
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Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment.
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Must be 18 years of age to operate equipment.
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Willingness to work in varying temperature conditions including wet and cold environments.
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Able to understand written and spoken English.
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Basic math skills required.
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Pay range: $19.00 - $27.50 per hour
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Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Employee discount
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Health insurance
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Vision insurance
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