Produce Clerk

Hugos-Family-Marketplace; Warroad (MN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Discount

Time & Half Holiday Pay

Job summary

Hugo's Family Marketplace in Minnesota is seeking a Produce Clerk to keep the produce department well stocked, clean, and inviting. You will assist customers, answer questions, and help maintain high product quality.

No prior produce experience is required; on-the-job training is provided. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient display to drive sales.

Qualifications

• No prior produce or retail experience required.
• Willingness to learn proper produce handling and customer service.
• On-the-job training provided.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coursework in food safety

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 GEDOn-the-job training is standardPreferred Education:Some coursework in food safety, nutrition, or agriculture (optional)Required Experience:No prior produce or retail experience requiredWillingness to learn proper produce handling and customer servicePreferred Experience:1–2 years of experience in grocery, retail, or food serviceKnowledge of fruits, vegetables, and proper storageExperience with stock rotation and inventory managementRequired Skills and Abilities:Customer service and communicationAttention to detail and product qualityKnowledge of produce handling and storagePhysical stamina (lifting, standing, bending)Teamwork and reliabilityTime management and efficiencyFood safety and sanitation awarenessOrganization and display maintenance