Produce Clerk

The Produce Clerk primarily cuts, portions and/or weighs fresh produce, places it in the appropriate container and labels it to be placed on display for sale.

Cut, weigh and package various produce items such as papaya, melons, pineapples, etc.

Portion out, weigh and package various produce items such as apples, beans, etc.

Place produce in various containers such as trays wrapped with plastic, plastic bags with twist ties or clear plastic containers with lids for proper display

Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control

Operate department equipment and tools such as sharp knives, scales, and wrapping device

Retrieve, load and unload products and merchandise onto cart to move from back storage room to prep room

Retrieve, load and unload products and merchandise onto cart to move from prep room to displays

Provide attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.

Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; Maintain awareness of floor conditions; ensure all safety measures are taken to protect customers, vendors and employees

Report all accidents promptly to manager on duty

Promptly report maintenance and safety issues to manager on duty

Attend and participate in departmental and store meetings

Maintain punctuality and good attendance in compliance with company policies

Perform other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position

May perform general cleaning duties such as mopping and sweeping

Assist with the unloading of delivery trucks

Assist manager on duty with any area throughout the store when needed or scheduled

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; minimum of 18 years of age

Ability to properly use department equipment such as knives, wrapping device, scale, etc. to accomplish the essential duties of the position

Possess adequate knife handling skills and knife speed

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to read and speak English and Spanish preferred

Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with managers, customers (both internal and external) and the general public

Takes responsibility for own actions

Ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form

Basic mathematical skills; ability to use and understand weights and measures

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Stand in one place for extended periods of time

Walk

Feel, use fingers and hands

Reach with hands and arms

Use repetitive motion with hands and arms

Use sense of smell

Stoop or bend at the waist

Talk and hear

Close vision, have eye-hand coordination and peripheral vision

The employee is frequently required to:

Carry, lift and/or move departmental products and merchandise

Push and pull carts of departmental products and merchandise

Twist back and neck

The employee is occasionally required to:

Climb ladder or step stool

Sit

Balance

Kneel, crouch or bend at the knees