Produce Clerk

Hugos-Family-Marketplace; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Discount

Time & Half Holiday Pay

Job summary

Hugo's Family Marketplace in Thief River Falls, MN is seeking a Produce Clerk to ensure the highest quality produce for customers. You will stock, rotate, and display fresh fruits and vegetables, maintain cleanliness, assist shoppers with questions, and help manage inventory.

This role emphasizes food safety, proper storage, teamwork, and efficient movement of stock. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and holiday pay; part-time options also available with employee

Qualifications

• Customer service and helpful communication with shoppers.
• Knowledge of proper produce handling and storage.
• Willingness to learn inventory and display best practices.

Responsibilities

• Stock, rotate, and organize produce to ensure quality and freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the produce department.
• Assist customers with product information and recommendations.
• Monitor stock levels and help place orders to maintain availability.
• Prepare items for display and ensure attractive presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Purpose:- The Produce Clerk at Hugo's Family Marketplace is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of produce is available for our customers. This role involves maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the produce department, assisting customers with their inquiries, and adhering to food safety and health regulations. The Produce Clerk plays a crucial role in enhancing the shopping experience by ensuring that all produce is fresh, well-stocked, and attractively displayed.Key Responsibilities:- Stock, rotate, and organize produce to ensure quality and freshness, while removing any damaged, spoiled, or expired items.- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the produce department to ensure a pleasant shopping environment.- Assist customers by providing product information, answering questions, and offering recommendations.- Manage inventory by monitoring stock levels and placing orders as necessary to ensure availability of produce.- Prepare items for display, ensuring they are attractively and effectively presented to maximize sales.- Ensure proper storage and handling of temperature-sensitive products to maintain their quality and safety.- Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and health regulations to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.- Collaborate with team members to achieve department goals and enhance overall store performance.Benefits:Full Time - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay.Full Time and Part Time - Employee Discount and Time & Half Holiday Pay.Required Education:- High school diploma or GED- On-the-job training is standardPreferred Education:- Some coursework in food safety, nutrition, or agriculture (optional)Required Experience:- No prior produce or retail experience required- Willingness to learn proper produce handling and customer servicePreferred Experience:- 1–2 years of experience in grocery, retail, or food service- Knowledge of fruits, vegetables, and proper storage- Experience with stock rotation and inventory managementRequired Skills and Abilities:- Customer service and communication- Attention to detail and product quality- Knowledge of produce handling and storage- Physical stamina (lifting, standing, bending)- Teamwork and reliability- Time management and efficiency- Food safety and sanitation awareness- Organization and display maintenance