Produce Clerk

Balls Foods; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Foods is seeking a reliable Produce Clerk to join our Price Chopper team. You will help maintain fresh, abundant, and visually appealing produce displays while supporting a smooth, easy shopping experience for guests.

The role emphasizes friendly guest service, product knowledge, accurate signage, and adherence to safety and cleanliness standards. Join a locally rooted company committed to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

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 appealing presentation.
• Build and maintain full, attractive displays highlighting product quality and promotions.
• Inspect products for freshness and remove damaged items to uphold quality standards.
• Assist guests with product selection, answer questions about varieties, ripeness, and handling.
• Cut, prepare, and package fresh produce following safety and merchandising standards.
• Maintain knowledge of produce items, including seasonality, pricing, and location.
• Ensure accurate signage, labeling, and pricing and monitor inventory levels.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Attention to detail

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.

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