Produce Clerk

Associated Food Stores; Murray (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

10% off groceries for you and family

Flexible scheduling

Daily pay options

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Associated Food Stores is seeking a Produce Clerk to greet guests and stock merchandise while delivering friendly, knowledgeable service. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help customers find items, suggest products, and maintain clean, organized displays.

The role emphasizes safety, proper food handling, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Prior experience is not required, but a current food handler permit is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No prior experience required; willingness to learn.
• Current state-issued food handler permit.
• Ability to manage yourself and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide frequent guest service with product knowledge.
• Stock items and maintain merchandising standards.
• Work in cooler and backroom; organize and stock as needed.
• Maintain department cleanliness and food safety practices.
• Follow health and safety laws including food handler requirements.

Skills

Guest service

Product knowledge

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Food handler permit

Job description

Wage $15.56-$17.29 per hour

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

• Benefits offering (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off)
• 10% off groceries for you and your family
• Flexible scheduling
• Daily pay options
• Opportunities for advancement

JOB SUMMARY

Produce Clerks provide exceptional guest service. Their primary role is to greet guests and stock merchandise. This is done with professional, courteous, and friendly behavior. Produce Clerk also have a strong working knowledge of the products and services that are offered within the department. This knowledge allows them to share suggestions with guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide frequent guest service through friendly behavior and extensive product knowledge.
• Stock items within the department and maintain merchandising standards.
• Work in cooler and backroom areas. Organize and put product away as assigned or needed.
• A produce clerk is responsible to maintain department standards and cleanliness. Some of this includes: food preparation (cutting fruit and vegetables, making salsas, etc.); operating equipment (carts, pallet jacks, box knives, etc.); cleaning (dishes, floors, counters, equipment, taking out garbage, etc.).
• Follow company rules and state-mandated health and safety laws (Food Handlers Permit)
• Proper operation, respect, and care for equipment
• Produce Clerks follow all policy and food handling regulations to ensure proper food safety including: cleanliness during food preparation, proper hand washing and personal hygiene.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 18 years of age
• No previous experience needed only a willingness to learn
• A current and valid state-issued food handler’s permit
• Self-sufficiency with the ability manage yourself
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the business

This list of duties, responsibilities and position requirements is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

Ability to stand for an extended period of time. Able to lift 40 pounds frequently. Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store to conduct audits and safety inspections, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth.

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.