Produce Clerk

Balls Foods; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Foods, operating Hen House locations, seeks a reliable Produce Clerk to keep fresh displays attractive and stocked while assisting guests with selections. You’ll play a key role in upholding quality and safety standards during busy store hours.

Join a team focused on delivering great guest experiences, teamwork, and consistent execution. Prioritize presentation, product knowledge, and collaborative store operations to support daily sales and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful guest service at all times to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Stock, rotate, and face produce to maintain freshness and an appealing presentation.
• Build and maintain full, attractive displays that highlight product quality and promote sales.
• Inspect products for freshness and remove damaged items to uphold quality standards.
• Assist guests with product selection and answer questions about varieties, ripeness, and handling.
• Cut, prepare, and package fresh produce following food safety and merchandising standards.
• Maintain knowledge of produce items, including seasonality, pricing, and location.
• Ensure accurate signage, labeling, and pricing.
• Monitor inventory levels and report low 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 with teammates and leadership to support 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, service-driven Produce Clerk to join our team at Hen House. 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 Hen House, 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