Produce clerk

Redner's Markets, Inc.; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery store chain is seeking a dedicated team member for their Produce Department. Responsibilities include ensuring product quality, preparing merchandise for sale, and providing courteous customer service. Must possess basic math skills, strong communication abilities, and the physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds. This role requires attention to cleanliness and procedures. A commitment to customer satisfaction is essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills for counting products accurately.
• Strong communication skills are essential for customer assistance.
• Dexterity in hands is required for trimming and packaging produce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is necessary for unloading.

Responsibilities

• Verify and communicate the quality, count, and freshness of all products.
• Prepare merchandise in the sales area including trimming, packaging, weighing, and pricing.
• Display merchandise neatly and maintain freshness standards.
• Assist in unloading merchandise and transport stock.
• Monitor inventory and notify the manager when orders are needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Dexterity in hands

Ability to unload and transport merchandise

Job description

55 Pittston
Pittston Plaza
2000 N. Township Blvd.
Pittston, PA 18640, USA

55 Pittston
Pittston Plaza
2000 N. Township Blvd.
Pittston, PA 18640, USA

To assist in the maintenance and operations in the Produce Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Verify and communicate the quality, count, and freshness of all products.

2) Prepare merchandise in sales area. (Trimming, packaging, weighing, and pricing)

3) Display merchandise in a neat and colorful manner.

4) Maintain freshness standards on counters.

5) Maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of back room and sales area.

6) Be aware of case temperatures and communicate any temperature failures to the manager in charge.

7) Maintain good customer relations with prompt and courteous service.

8) Observe policies and procedures established for the department.

9) Follow “clean as you go” program to ensure clean, sanitary environment.

10) Know product and product uses.

11) Greet all customers and be observant.

12) Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Assist in the unloading of merchandise.

2) Transport stock to coolers and storage areas.

3) Monitor inventory of supplies and notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1) Basic math skills and ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.

2) Must have strong communication skills for assisting the customers.

3) Must have dexterity in hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.

4) Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in their specified areas.

5) Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.

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