Big Spring Produce - Perishables Rep - Part-Time

H-E-B; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in the United States is seeking part-time Perishable Representatives to join their team in Big Spring, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, preparing and merchandising fresh products, and adhering to food safety standards. Ideal applicants should possess a high school diploma and be eager to work in a fast-paced retail environment. Join a community that values people and commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 is mandatory.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Capability to function in a retail, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service and take orders.
• Prepare, package, and merchandise fresh products.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telxon

Label machine

Job description

Big Spring Produce - Perishables Rep - Part-Time

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Responsibilities

H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Customers feel welcome. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in your career, we welcome you to join our community where People come first.

As a Perishable Representative, you are responsible for providing a well‑stocked and well‑maintained department while providing superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety/sanitation standards.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner‑owned' means our most important resources – People – drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H‑E‑B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:

• HEART FOR PEOPLE… commitment to work hard to make sure People come first?
• HEAD FOR BUSINESS… a strong sense of how what you do affects our Customers and our success?
• PASSION FOR RESULTS… initiative to step up and do what needs doing?

We are looking for:

• a high school diploma; customer service and communication skills
• ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

What is the work?

Customer Service

• Provides superior customer service
• Takes orders from customers by telephone or in person
• Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections

Food Service

• Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product
• Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products
• Scans items on Telxon for production
• Assists in technical areas as needed

Sales

• Merchandises product effectively
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales
• Makes regular announcements related to freshly‑produced items, to increase sales

Food Safety / Sanitation

• Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates / maintains equipment
• Complies with H‑E‑B food safety and sanitation standards
• Complies with departmental SOPs and store operating procedures

Additional Department‑Specific Responsibilities

Aguas

• Peels, cuts, and chops fresh fruits and vegetables
• Prepares fresh specialty drinks and food products specific to the Aguas department

Floral

• Designs floral arrangements; provides a variety of fresh, quality products
• Designs and executes merchandising programs
• Tracks seasonal records when appropriate

Market

• Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for service meat counter and self‑service counter
• Ensures proper product rotation and storage
• Maintains coolers and freezers
• Weighs, prices, and packages selections
• Operates power meat prep and process equipment
• Constantly reach at waist
• Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull with arms, grasp, cervical flex
• Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions
• Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, knee, floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements
• Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise
• Demonstrate the ability to lift 90 lbs, and manage in excess of 90 lbs

Seafood

• Knowledgeable about various fish and shellfish
• Weighs, prices, and packages selections
• Maintains coolers and freezers
• Constantly reach at waist
• Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull with arms, grasp
• Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions
• Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, knees, and at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements, cervical flexion
• Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise
• Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, and manage in excess of 50 lbs
• While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as—Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8‑hour day; Frequently: 2.5‑5.5 hours per 8‑hour day; Occasionally: 0–2.5 hours per 8‑hour day
• It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager.

Background

• Minimum age 18 (mandatory)
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training

Desired Skills

• Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine)
• Strong customer service skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Reading and writing skills
• Planning and organizing skills

Other Requirements

• Function in a fast‑paced, retail environment
• Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs
• Perform the following, based on your Department