Produce Clerk

New Pioneer Food Co-op; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Pioneer Food Co-op is hiring a Produce Clerk to support daily department operations and create a fresh, abundant produce experience for customers. You will stock, cull, prepare, and display produce; assist customers; and maintain clean, shopper-ready spaces.

The role emphasizes high-quality presentation, teamwork across store departments, and adherence to food safety and quality standards. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and flexible hours are required, with placement in Cedar

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability including weekends/holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Interest in natural, organic, local foods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, welcoming customer service throughout the department and store.
• Stock displays, racks, bins, and coolers to convey abundance, quality, and freshness.
• Cull displays, remove low quality product per quality procedures.
• Trim, wash, bundle, and prepare produce per standards.
• Maintain accurate signage, labels, and pricing across the department.
• Support receiving, rotation, and back stock organization; check for quality/damage.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across displays and workspaces.
• Assist customers with product questions and selections; support special orders.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Interest in natural, organic, local

Job description

Description

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00, based on experience, interview, and skills test

Location: Operations – Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City

Reports to: Produce Team Leader

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part Time, Non-Exempt

About New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pioneer Food Co-op is a community owned, value driven local food marketplace rooted in cooperation, sustainability, and shared success. We exist to strengthen the local food system while creating welcoming spaces for staff, members, and partners to thrive.

About the Role

The Produce Clerk supports daily department operations while helping create a fresh, abundant, and welcoming produce experience for every customer.

This role works across multiple areas of the department including stocking, culling, product preparation, receiving support, customer assistance, and maintaining clean and shopper ready displays and workspaces.

Produce Clerks play an important role in upholding the quality, freshness, and presentation standards our customers count on while supporting the overall success of the store team.

Requirements

What You Will Do

• 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

What Success Looks Like

• Customers experience a fresh, abundant, and welcoming produce department every day
• Displays, coolers, and shelves remain fully stocked, rotated, and quality checked
• Product preparation, signage, and presentation standards are consistently maintained
• Tasks are completed consistently with attention to detail, food safety, and quality
• Team members contribute positively to department culture and operational flow

What You’ll Bring

• Produce, grocery, retail, or food service experience preferred
• Positive attitude and willingness to support multiple areas of the department and store
• Ability to work in a fast paced and team oriented environment
• Strong communication and reliability
• Interest in natural, organic, and local foods preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work in cool, damp conditions
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers competitive hourly pay aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative retail roles, along with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options for eligible team members.

Why Join New Pioneer

At New Pioneer, every role contributes to a shared mission of building stronger communities through food, service, and cooperation.

As a Produce Clerk, you help create the fresh, vibrant, and dependable produce experience our shoppers count on every day.