Produce Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 26,449 - 35,679; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

15% discount for employees

401(K) with company match

Flexible schedules

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market in San Jose is seeking a Produce Clerk who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service while working with fresh produce. The role involves handling, preparing, and merchandising produce to ensure high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will be at least 16 years old and possess excellent communication and teamwork abilities. This position offers a competitive pay range of $19.20 – $25.90 per hour along with various benefits like a flexible schedule and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Dependable and reliable with a flexible schedule.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and walk up to 5 miles.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare fresh produce for customer service.
• Ensure product knowledge and inventory control.
• Maintain department organization and merchandising.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Does collaborating with a team to deliver the finest produce presentation sound exciting? Does working in the most popular department sound like a challenge you want to take on? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast‑paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need you to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Clerk!

Responsibilities

As a Produce Clerk at Sprouts Farmers Market, you will live our name on a daily basis. All of our produce is farm fresh and must be handled, prepared and merchandised properly to deliver the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. You will sustain a high level of product knowledge and preparation, stock the Produce department (presentation, facing, filling, and organization as set by the Produce Department schematics), ensure tag and pricing accuracy, and properly stock and rotate merchandise including trimming, watering and merchandising to ensure fresh, high‑quality offerings. You will also perform inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability and answer questions from customers in a friendly and helpful manner.

Team Members Under the Age of 18 Restrictions

• Using a knife (other than safety cutters)
• Using a ladder
• Operating garbage or cardboard compactor
• Operating any motor/electronically powered equipment (including manual pallet jacks)
• Working in coolers or freezers for prolonged periods of time

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes, including night, weekends, and holidays
• Show mutual respect for others and maintain a high‑level code of ethics within Sprouts' culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers
• Have good communication skills; take direction and participate in a team environment
• Be able to perform repetitive activities, multi‑task, prioritize and stay organized
• Require standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire workday and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. from 4” to 72”, for a distance up to 3 feet for between 10‑50 hours without mechanical assistance; maneuver a utility cart holding 20 lbs. requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet
• Be able to walk up to 5 miles in an 8 hour shift
• Adhere to all safety, health, OSHA and Weights and Measures regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $19.20 – $25.90 per hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan to support you and your immediate family’s health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year with prizes, food and fun

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay. If you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost and get it the next business day, for free. You can see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. Learn more at https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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