Produce Clerk

Meijer Inc.; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh Thyme Rewards

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Produce Clerk to keep the department stocked, clean, and customer-focused. You will assist shoppers, ensure accurate pricing, and help maintain product presentation and safety standards in a fast-paced grocery setting.

Ideal candidates bring a High school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years in grocery retail. The role offers a supportive team environment, with competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred 1–2 years grocery retail experience in Floral department.
• Experience in natural foods industry is a plus.
• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.

Responsibilities

• Kee ps produce department clean and stocked during business hours.
• Assist customers and provide product recommendations and cross-selling.
• Ensure price tagging accuracy and proper product rotation."
• Operate department equipment (knives, scales, wrappers, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Participate in pre-inventory preparation and oversee fruit/vegetable program.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Knives

Scales

Wrappers

Compactors

Pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Job description

If you’re someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we’d like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team! Fresh Thyme Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Team member discount Career growth opportunities All positions at Fresh Thyme Market are required to execute their daily job responsibilities in addition to focusing on sales and customer service. It is the expectation of each employee to maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to be a team player.

The Produce Clerk is responsible for keeping the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Produce Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of produce department, floral area, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Stocks produce/floral department; includes presentation and rotation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Produce Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Participates and runs the cut fruit and vegetable program.
• Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the department.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1-2 years grocery retail experience in Floral department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Must have the ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
• Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

• Sit Rarely 1-2 hours
• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours
• Walk Continuously 2-8 hours
• Drive Frequently 2-4 hours
• Balance Frequently 34-66%
• Bend Occasionally 1-33%
• Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%
• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%
• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying

• 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 51-100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

• Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%
• Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%
• Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%

Lower extremities

• Never 0%

Environmental Conditions

• Some extreme temperatures are possible.
• Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for the results they consistently drive and for being passionate about working safely to ensure 200% accountability - 100% accountability for self and 100% accountability for your fellow team members. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization. This job generally starts between the rates below with raises occurring in accordance with the Fresh Thyme Market plan policy. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

$14.50 - $16.00

All Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes long-term health and financial security. Come Thrive with us! A MISSION WE CAN ALL BELIEVE IN! We have a simple mission at Fresh Thyme – to improve the way our communities eat by offering fresh and healthy food at great values. We call it REAL FOOD AT REAL AFFORDABLE PRICES. We continue our commitment to offer more items that are fresh, organic and free from not-so-healthy ingredients – food you feel good about with no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors or flavors. We believe in meeting our customers wherever they are on their journey toward healthier eating and total wellness with a selection of products that accommodates all diets and food restrictions. While our assortment of better-for-you products is amazing, the most important thing we offer is an even more amazing shopping experience – brought to you by our friendly team members.