Produce Clerk

Barbur World Foods; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible paid time off

Discounts on deli items

Discounts on all other store items

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

Barbur World Foods in Portland, OR is hiring a Produce Clerk to join our team at Barbur location. You will maintain attractive produce displays and ensure high-quality products are available to customers in a fast-paced food-focused environment.

We offer a collaborative team, flexibility, and opportunities to learn about international culinary products. The role requires 6+ months in produce or retail and strong customer service and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of produce, grocery, or similar retail experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and presentation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Dependable and punctual
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience in a retail, grocery, or produce environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Passion for high-quality food and local/international culinary products
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Responsibilities

• Maintain visually appealing produce displays
• Rotate product to ensure freshness and quality
• Receive deliveries and verify orders with the Produce Manager
• Remove and log items that do not meet quality standards
• Maintain organized back-stock areas
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assist customers with product questions and recommendations

Skills

Produce experience

Teamwork

Customer service

English proficiency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Barbur World Foods - PORTLAND, OR 97219

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Produce Clerk – Barbur World Foods

World Foods is hiring a Produce Clerk to join our team at our Barbur location. If you have a passion for great food and enjoy creating beautiful produce displays, this is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, food-focused environment.

As a Produce Clerk, you will help maintain an attractive and well-stocked produce department while ensuring that only the highest-quality products are available to our customers. You will work alongside a supportive team that takes pride in great customer service and high food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visually appealing produce displays
• Rotate product to ensure freshness and quality
• Receive deliveries and verify orders with the Produce Manager
• Remove and log items that do not meet quality standards
• Maintain organized back-stock areas
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assist customers with product questions and recommendations

Qualifications

• 6+ months of produce, grocery, or similar retail experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and presentation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Dependable and punctual
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience in a retail, grocery, or produce environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Passion for high-quality food and local/international culinary products
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs as needed
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, and reaching overhead
• Ability to see at near and far distances and respond to a variety of sounds

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Optional health, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible paid time off that increases with tenure
• 50% discount at the deli
• 20% discount on all other store items at both World Foods locations

Location

Barbur World Foods Portland, OR

Capabilities Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, and reaching overhead
• Ability to see at near and far distances and respond to a variety of sounds