Produce - Clerk Produce

Sobeys; Whitby; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys in Whitby, Ontario is hiring a Produce Clerk to help maintain a well-stocked, organized produce department and assist customers with their shopping needs.

The role offers on-site work with training provided to ensure familiarity with Safeway-approved procedures and customer service standards. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is encouraged to meet store needs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt to store procedures.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and handle busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
• Stocking produce and related product to shelves such as (Frozen, perishable and non-perishables)
• Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs
• Rotation of product
• Loading and unloading of product for the sales floor
• Backroom and inventory management
• Operating a cash register as needed for relief during peak business hours
• Any other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Fast-paced environment

Team oriented

Customer service

Clear communication

Flexible hours

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Ready to start fresh?

A day in the life of a Produce Clerk: As a customer yourself, you know how important it is to find exactly the produce you are looking for. Maintaining a well-stocked department so that the customer shopping experience is quick, easy and efficient is the key to building loyalty. That is why our Produce Clerks play such an important role in the success of our stores. Full training is provided for this position.

Here’s where you’ll have an impact:

Experience

• No previous experienced required

Key Responsibilities

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
• Stocking produce and related product to shelves such as (Frozen, perishable and non-perishables)
• Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs
• Rotation of product
• Loading and unloading of product for the sales floor
• Backroom and inventory management
• Operating a cash register as needed for relief during peak business hours
• Any other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

What you bring to the table:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
• Possess strong Customer Service qualities
• Works in a safe and responsible manner
• Available to work flexible hours
• Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged
• Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)

Physical Requirements (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)

• Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Constant reaching, gripping
• Frequent bending, walking, standing, twisting, pushing or pulling
• Occasional lifting of up to 20-50 pounds
• Occasional computer and point of sale system use
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, squatting