Produce Clerk

Balls Food Stores; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper inside Balls Food Stores is seeking a reliable Produce Clerk to maintain fresh, visually appealing displays and help guests choose quality fruits and vegetables.

You'll support a smooth shopping experience, stock and rotate items, ensure accurate signage, and follow safety standards. The role suits someone who enjoys active work, has a strong eye for presentation, and values teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in grocery, retail, or produce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly guest service to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Stock, rotate, and face produce to keep freshness and presentation.
• Build attractive displays to highlight quality and drive sales.
• Inspect products for freshness and remove damaged items.
• Assist guests with varieties, ripeness, and handling inquiries.
• Cut, prepare, and package produce following safety standards.
• Maintain signage, labeling, and pricing accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow hygiene standards.
• Operate scales and scanners accurately and collaborate with teammates.
• Support store-wide efficiency and guest hospitality goals.

Skills

Guest service

Stock & merchandising

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, service-driven Produce Clerk to join our team at Price Chopper. In this role, you'll help maintain fresh, abundant, and visually appealing produce displays while supporting a smooth, easy shopping experience-ensuring guests have access to high-quality fruits and vegetables and the information they need to make confident selections.

At Price Chopper, we're more than a grocery store-we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with fresh products, takes pride in presentation and quality, and likes interacting with guests while staying active throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

• Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service at all times to ensure a positive shopping experience and encourage repeat visits
• Stock, rotate, and face produce to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and ensure an appealing presentation
• Build and maintain full, attractive displays that highlight product quality and promote sales
• Inspect products for freshness and remove damaged or spoiled items to uphold quality standards
• Assist guests with product selection, answering questions about varieties, ripeness, and handling
• Cut, prepare, and package fresh produce items following food safety and merchandising standards
• Develop and maintain knowledge of produce items, including seasonality, pricing, and location
• Ensure accurate signage, labeling, and pricing
• Monitor inventory levels and report low, excess, or damaged items to support product availability and reduce shrink
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including prep areas and sales floor
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards
• Operate scales, scanners, and related equipment accurately
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teammates and leadership to support efficient department operations
• Collaborate across departments to support storewide efficiency and guest hospitality goals
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including attendance, conduct, and dress code standards
• Support loss prevention efforts by staying alert and following proper procedures
• Participate in required trainings and continuous learning opportunities
• Remain productive during slower periods by culling, trimming, cleaning, or restocking
• Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: Experience in grocery, retail, food service, or produce environments