Produce Cut Fruit Clerk - Part Time

METRO; Oakville; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

METRO in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Produce/Cut Fruit Clerk for a permanent part-time role in a unionized environment. The position focuses on preparation, packaging and merchandising of fresh-cut fruit while upholding food safety standards and delivering friendly customer service.

Responsibilities include cutting and packaging produce, labeling and dating, maintaining clean prep areas, rotating stock, creating attractive displays and ensuring proper cooler temperatures.

Qualifications

• Stock merchandise and create displays.
• Good product knowledge and attention to detail.
• Able to lift between 30 and 50 pounds.
• Retail experience is an asset.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut and package fresh fruit and value-added produce items according to company standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation and health regulations.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating and rotation of product.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of preparation areas and equipment.
• Monitor product quality and remove damaged or spoiled items.
• Stock merchandise and create displays that are full and visually appealing.
• Maintain proper cooler and storage temperatures.
• Provide friendly and courteous customer service.
• Adhere to all company policies and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Stock merchandise and displays

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Lift 30–50 pounds

Stand for long periods

Flexible shifts

Retail experience

Job description

Position Type:Permanent

Requisition ID: 49988

Banner: Metro

Employment Type:Part-Time

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit.The hourly wage for this position is starting at 16.60 which is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, education and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether it is the starting wage or higher, will be within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent part-time position.

Join our Metro Team as a Produce/Cut Fruit Clerk!

The Produce/Cut Fruit Clerk is responsible for the preparation, packaging and merchandising of fresh-cut fruit and value-added produce items. This role ensures high standards of food safety, product quality and presentation while providing excellent customer service.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, cut and package fresh fruit and value-added produce items according to company standards


• Follow all food safety, sanitation and health regulations


• Ensure proper labeling, dating and rotation of product


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of preparation areas and equipment


• Monitor product quality and remove damaged or spoiled items


• Stock merchandise and create displays that are full and visually appealing


• Maintain proper cooler and storage temperatures


• Provide friendly and courteous customer service


• Adhere to all company policies and Health & Safety procedures

Qualifications:

• Able to stock merchandise and create displays


• Good product knowledge and attention to detail


• Able to lift between 30 to 50 pounds


• Retail experience is considered an asset


• Able to stand for extended periods of time


• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights, weekends and holidays

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.