Fresh Produce Specialist

Hy-Vee Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Produce Clerk to join the Produce department. The role emphasizes customer service, product freshness, and safe handling of food in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will greet customers, assist with product locating, and help maintain clean and organized displays while adhering to hygiene and safety standards. The position supports a friendly shopping experience and requires reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Less than high school or equivalent experience.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, efficient and friendly customer service, exhibiting caring, concern, and patience in all interactions.
• Smiles and greets customers and makes an effort to learn and use customer names.
• Assist customers by escorting them to products, securing items out of reach, loading/unloading heavy items, making notes of suggestions or requests, and performing tasks that enhance the shopping experience.
• Answer the telephone promptly and provide helpful service.
• Work with co‑workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
• Practice proper sanitation procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Review merchandise status and appearance for freshness.
• Ensure adequate product supply, develop or follow a production list, and anticipate daily product needs.
• Check in product, put product away, review invoices, replenish and rotate product, and remove trash promptly.
• Maintain strict adherence to departmental and company guidelines for personal hygiene, dress, policies, and store guidelines.
• Report to work on schedule and on time.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Sanitation procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Less than high school or equivalent experience

Tools

Knives

Wrapping machine

Cash register

Pallet jack

Garbage disposal

Trash compactor

Cardboard compactor

Calculator

Job description

Hy-Vee Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Produce Clerk to join the Produce department. The role emphasizes customer service, product freshness, and safe handling of food in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will greet customers, assist with product locating, and help maintain clean and organized displays while adhering to hygiene and safety standards. The position supports a friendly shopping experience and requires reliable attendance.