Produce Clerk

Save-A-Lot stores; Wilkinsburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery store chain is seeking a Produce Clerk to assist in managing the produce department operations. The right candidate will help with inventory control, ordering products, and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations. This role involves supervising and training employees, communicating effectively with team members, and enforcing company policies and procedures. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as basic arithmetic abilities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms.
• Must be mature and able to handle responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Produce Manager in department operations.
• Provide direction to employees and assist in training.
• Handle inventory and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Basic arithmetic skills

Job description

Position: Produce Clerk

Status: Full Time/Benefits

Overview

The produce clerk assists the Produce Manager in planning, directing and controlling the operation of the produce department to control production, inventory, quality, freshness, merchandising, losses, gross profit, net profit and hours of work in the produce department. They assist in the ordering of product to fill the department, support sales plans, and maximize sales, in addition to insuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Job Requirements

• Pass a Pre-Employment drug screen
• Normally work a maximum 10 hour day.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, be mature and a proven leader.
• Read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Develop and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Be a self-starter.
• Travel to & from work.
• Operate all equipment in the store.
• Provide verbal and written direction to employees.
• Assist with the supervising, recruiting and training of employees.
• Conduct meetings to communicate business results and direction to employees.
• Operate telephones and intercoms.
• Write work schedules and reports.
• Deal effectively with vendors, suppliers, competitors, employees and (where necessary) employee representatives.
• Discipline employees, when necessary.
• Assist in establishing and administering rules and regulations.