Produce Clerk

Balls Food Stores; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores, operating Price Chopper in Missouri, seeks a Produce Clerk to maintain fresh, visually appealing displays and assist guests with product selections. You will help ensure high-quality fruits and vegetables and support a smooth shopping experience while staying active throughout the day.

The role emphasizes customer service, product knowledge, and accurate signage, with responsibilities ranging from stocking and faceups to cleaning, safety, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Friendly, helpful guest service is required.
• Experience in grocery/produce environments is preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service at all times to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Stock, rotate, and face produce to maintain freshness and attractive 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 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

Skills

Guest service

Stocking

Merchandising

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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