Produce Clerk

Hy-Vee; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Produce Clerk to greet customers, assist with shopping, and maintain fresh, properly stocked produce. The role emphasizes guest service, accuracy in handling products, and adherence to safety standards in the produce department.

Education may be a low requirement, with six months or less related experience acceptable. Training is provided to ensure success in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma not required; relevant experience accepted.
• Six months or less of similar work; training provided.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift as needed.
• Basic math and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers with a smile and assisting their needs.
• Review merchandise for freshness and replenish to maintain quality.
• Ensure adequate product supply and follow a production list.
• Check in product, process invoices, and price products for customers.
• Maintain sanitation, keep work area clean, and follow safety guidelines.
• Assist with department upkeep and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Basic math

Communication

Sanitation procedures

Education

Less than high school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Title: Produce Clerk

Department: Produce

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile, assisting them with their needs, and going the extra mile to make their shopping experience a great one
• Review the status and appearance of merchandise for freshness and replenish and rotate product to maintain quality standards
• Ensure an adequate product supply is ready and on hand; develop or follow a production list and anticipate daily product needs for the department
• Check in product, put product away, and review invoices as needed
• Prepare, finish, and replenish product as necessary
• Practice proper sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe at all times
• Remove trash in a timely manner and assist with general department upkeep
• Order product and supplies and price products for customers as needed
• Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call
• Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines
• Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up

Your Skills

• Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for helping customers
• Follow written and verbal instructions carefully and with attention to detail
• Apply basic math skills including simple addition, subtraction, counting, and recording
• Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers and contribute positively to the team
• Learn and apply proper sanitation, food safety, and department procedures

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, Health Wellness Home; Produce Department Manager; Assistant Produce Department Manager

Education and Experience

Less than high school diploma or equivalent experience accepted

Six months or less of similar or related work experience; we'll provide all the training you need to succeed

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas
• Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation
• Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment
• Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards
• Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties

Working Environment

This is a fast-moving role where things stay busy and engaging. You'll work in the produce department and can expect frequent exposure to temperature extremes and dampness, as well as possible equipment movement hazards, electrical equipment, and cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.