Produce Clerk D1

Vallarta Supermarkets; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Credit union membership

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Los Angeles is seeking a Produce Clerk to keep displays stocked and inviting, trim and rotate produce, and assist customers. You will support department operations and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

The role requires flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays, and offers opportunities for growth within our community-focused store network.

Qualifications

• Must have basic English to communicate with customers.
• Ability to learn produce products and handling standards.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, and assist customers courteously.
• Merchandising: Stock, trim, rotate, and replenish produce items.
• Operations: Load, transport, and organize produce merchandise from coolers, storage, wet rack, and sales floor.
• Product Handling: Handle produce items carefully to prevent waste and damage; report poor quality immediately.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow company and health regulations; promote Vallarta’s Safety Program and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Sanitation: Clean produce displays, equipment, and supplies; sweep and mop floors.
• Teamwork: Assist coworkers, support merchandising plans approved by management, and communicate with supervisors.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Merchandising

Teamwork

English (basic)

Flexibility

Tools

Produce equipment

Machinery operation

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At Vallarta Supermarkets,we’remore than just a grocerystore,we’rea vibrant part of the communities we serve.We’reseekingfriendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. Ifyou’repassionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile,we’dlove to meet you!

About the Role

The Produce Clerk ensures produce displays and shelving are well stocked, clean, organized, and presentable. This role trims and rotates products tomaintainfreshness and quality,assistscustomers with their needs, and supports department operations,all while following Vallarta’shigh standardsof food safety and customer service.

WhatYou’llDo

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, andassistcustomers courteously.
• Merchandising: Stock, trim, rotate, and replenish produce items to ensure freshness and quality.
• Operations: Load, transport, andorganize producemerchandise from coolers, storage, wet rack, and sales floor.
• Product Handling: Handleproduceitems carefully to prevent waste and damage;reportpoor qualityimmediately.
• Compliance & Safety: Follow company and health regulations; promote Vallarta’s Safety Program and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Sanitation: Clean produce displays, equipment, and supplies; sweep and mop floors.
• Teamwork:Assistcoworkers, support merchandising plans approved by management, and communicate with supervisors.
• Other Duties: Performadditionaltasks asassigned to support department goals.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk forlong periods(6–8 hours/day).
• Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent use of hands for simple andpowergrasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.frequentlyand up to 50 lbs. occasionally (e.g., potatoes, beans).
• Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs.; longest distance: 5 feet.
• Operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other moving equipment safely.
• Work near equipment and machinery; may walk on uneven ground.
• Exposure todust, gas, fumes, and noise.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Ability to learn all types of produce.
• Ability tolearncare and use of produce equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Basicunderstanding ofEnglishlanguage.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, crowded environment.
• Responsible, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail producesettingwith direct customer interaction.
• Exposure toperishable products, refrigerated coolers, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

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