Produce Clerk: Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay & Growth

Meijer; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Produce Clerk to keep the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours. You will assist customers, maintain a friendly demeanor, and adhere to department procedures.

Responsibilities include stocking and rotating products, inspecting shipments for accuracy, and supporting the fruit/vegetable program. Candidates should have a high school diploma and grocery retail exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Produce Clerk to keep the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours. You will assist customers, maintain a friendly demeanor, and adhere to department procedures.

Responsibilities include stocking and rotating products, inspecting shipments for accuracy, and supporting the fruit/vegetable program. Candidates should have a high school diploma and grocery retail exposure is a plus.