Produce Packer

88 Supermarket; Richmond; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

88 Supermarket in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Produce Associate to help sort, weigh, pack, label, and stock fresh fruits and vegetables. You will follow safety and cleanliness standards and assist customers with questions about quality and availability.

You will weigh items to customer portions, pack carefully to prevent bruising, monitor inventory, and help unload deliveries from suppliers. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and friendly service in a busy grocery environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided on store policies.
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 25 lb.
• Basic math for weighing and pricing items.

Responsibilities

• Sort produce by size, type, and ripeness.
• Weigh and package portions according to guidelines.
• Label products with pricing and expiration dates.
• Maintain clean packing area and follow safety protocols.
• Assist customers with questions about produce.
• Help receive deliveries and check items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food scale

Job description

Sorting and Inspecting Produce:

Examine fruits and vegetables for quality, ensuring they meet store standards. Discard damaged or spoiled items and sort produce by size, type, and ripeness.

Packing Produce:

Carefully pack produce into containers or packaging, ensuring it is handled with care to avoid bruising or damage. Follow weight and size guidelines for packaging.

Labeling Products:

Attach labels to packaged produce with accurate pricing, expiration dates, and product information. Ensure proper placement of labels for easy identification.

Maintaining Cleanliness:

Keep the packing area clean and sanitary by regularly cleaning work surfaces, removing trash, and organizing supplies.

Monitoring Inventory:

Track inventory levels and report low stock to supervisors to ensure timely reordering of products.

Weighing and Packaging:

Weigh bulk produce items and package them into customer-sized portions according to store policies and customer needs.

Handling Produce Safely:

Follow all safety protocols for handling fresh produce, including washing hands, using gloves, and maintaining proper hygiene to prevent contamination.

Customer Service:

Occasionally assist customers by answering questions about produce quality, availability, and pricing.

Assisting with Deliveries:

Help receive and unload produce shipments from suppliers, inspecting the delivery for quality and quantity accuracy.

Reducing Waste:

Monitor produce for signs of spoilage, removing unsellable items, and reducing waste by creating packages or promotions for products nearing their expiration date.