Produce Clerk

Hy-Vee Inc; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. in Brookings, SD is seeking a Produce Clerk who delivers friendly customer service, helps maintain fresh produce, and supports the department with stocking and merchandising. You will greet customers, rotate stock for quality, and assist with price checks and shelf replenishment.

Must be 18+ and able to work in a fast-paced retail setting. Training is provided, and employees follow Hy-Vee's safety and dress standards in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Customer-service oriented with a smile.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform basic math.
• Strong communication with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with needs, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Maintain freshness by reviewing merchandise and rotating stock.
• Ensure product supply and prepare/replenish items as needed.
• Check in product, process invoices, and stock shelves.
• Follow sanitation, safety, and dress code guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Math basics

Education

Less than high school diploma accepted

Training provided (6 months or less experience)

Job description

Produce Clerk

Department: Produce

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile, assisting them with their needs, and going the extra mile to make their shopping experience a great one
• Review the status and appearance of merchandise for freshness and replenish and rotate product to maintain quality standards
• Ensure an adequate product supply is ready and on hand; develop or follow a production list and anticipate daily product needs for the department
• Check in product, put product away, and review invoices as needed
• Prepare, finish, and replenish product as necessary
• Practice proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe at all times
• Remove trash in a timely manner and assist with general department upkeep
• Order product and supplies and price products for customers as needed
• Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call
• Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines
• Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up

Your Skills

• Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for helping customers
• Follow written and verbal instructions carefully and with attention to detail
• Apply basic math skills including simple addition, subtraction, counting, and recording
• Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers and contribute positively to the team
• Learn and apply proper sanitation, food safety, and department procedures

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, Health Wellness Home; Produce Department Manager; Assistant Produce Department Manager

Education and Experience

• Less than high school diploma or equivalent experience accepted
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience; we'll provide all the training you need to succeed.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas
• Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation
• Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment
• Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards
• Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties

Working Environment

This is a fast-moving role where things stay busy and engaging. You'll work in the produce department and can expect frequent exposure to temperature extremes and dampness, as well as possible equipment movement hazards, electrical equipment, and cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.