Fresh Produce Clerk — Local, Customer-Focused & Flexible

New Pioneer Food Co-op; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

New Pioneer Food Co-op is seeking a Produce Clerk to support daily department operations and create a fresh, abundant produce experience for customers. The role spans stocking, culling, product prep, receiving support, and maintaining clean, shopper-ready displays and workspaces.

Successful candidates bringproduce/retail experience, a positive attitude, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while working in cool conditions. Availability includes early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Produce/retail or food service experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work in cool, damp conditions
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, welcoming, and helpful customer service throughout the department and store
• Stock displays, racks, bins, and coolers fully and attractively to convey abundance, quality, and freshness
• Cull displays throughout shifts, removing low quality product following established quality and shrink procedures
• Trim, wash, bundle, and prepare produce following department standards and priorities
• Maintain accurate, clean signage, labels, and pricing across the department
• Support receiving, rotation, and back stock organization while checking for quality and damage
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation across displays, coolers, and workspaces
• Assist customers with product questions, selection guidance, samples, special orders, and carry outs
• Work collaboratively with team members across departments to support daily operations

Skills

Customer service

Stocking & merchandising

Team player

Communication

Reliability

Food safety awareness

Interest in local foods

Job description

New Pioneer Food Co-op is seeking a Produce Clerk to support daily department operations and create a fresh, abundant produce experience for customers. The role spans stocking, culling, product prep, receiving support, and maintaining clean, shopper-ready displays and workspaces.

Successful candidates bringproduce/retail experience, a positive attitude, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while working in cool conditions. Availability includes early mornings, weekends, and holidays.