Produce Clerk 3 (Part Time)
Location: Windsor
Department: Produce
PRODUCE CLERK 3
REGULAR PART TIME - $18.50-21.50/HR
SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY WEEKENDS REQUIRED
POSITION SUMMARY
Your job as Produce Clerk 3 focuses on providing excellent and friendly customer service and contributing to the daily operation 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.)
- Assist with developing and maintaining product displays on the sales floor, including proper and accurate signage. (e.g. merchandising, facing products, pulling inventory, rotating perishable items, etc.)
- Maintain a clean and organized produce backroom, produce racks, and walk-in cooler.
- Accurately practice FIFO product rotation to minimize and control spoilage.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Operation of equipment. (e.g. electric pallet jack, hand trucks, knives, etc)
- 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 a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
- Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- 18+ years old.
- Retail or Grocery experience: 1+ years.
- Basic knowledge of produce (e.g. local, conventional, organic, seasonal).
- Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively prioritize 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.
- Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
- Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
- 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).
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 Account for Medical & Dependent Care
- Regular Wage Increases
- Commuter Benefits
- Safety Incentive Program
- Career Development and Growth Opportunities
Benefits for Part Time employees will follow all applicable regulations.
