Produce Clerk - Grocery Store

Balls Food Stores; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hen House is seeking an energetic Produce Clerk to keep the produce department fresh, full, and inviting, helping guests easily shop for fruits and vegetables while sharing knowledge to enhance their experience.

In this role you will stock, rotate, and display products, maintain signage and pricing, assist guests with product selection, and uphold food safety and merchandising standards as part of a collaborative team focused on guest hospitality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: Experience in grocery, retail, food service, or produce environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Stock, rotate, and face produce to maintain freshness and presentation.
• Build and maintain attractive displays that highlight product quality and promote sales.
• Inspect produce for freshness and remove damaged items to uphold quality standards.
• Assist guests with product selection and questions about varieties, ripeness, and handling.
• Cut, prepare, and package fresh produce items following safety and merchandising standards.
• Develop knowledge of produce items, including seasonality, pricing, and location.

Skills

Guest service

Stocking & rotating

Merchandising/display

Food safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Tools

Scales

Scanners

Job description

We are seeking an energetic, quality-focused Produce Clerk to join our team at Hen House. In this role, you'll take ownership of keeping the produce department fresh, full, and inviting-helping guests easily shop for fruits and vegetables while sharing your knowledge to enhance their overall experience.

At Hen House, we're more than a grocery store-we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working hands-on with fresh products, has a strong attention to detail, and takes pride in creating a clean, well-presented environment while engaging with guests.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

• Provide friendly, helpful, and respectful guest service at all times to ensure a positive shopping experience and encourage repeat visits
• Stock, rotate, and face produce to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and ensure an appealing presentation
• Build and maintain full, attractive displays that highlight product quality and promote sales
• Inspect products for freshness and remove damaged or spoiled items to uphold quality standards
• Assist guests with product selection, answering questions about varieties, ripeness, and handling
• Cut, prepare, and package fresh produce items following food safety and merchandising standards
• Develop and maintain knowledge of produce items, including seasonality, pricing, and location
• Ensure accurate signage, labeling, and pricing
• Monitor inventory levels and report low, excess, or damaged items to support product availability and reduce shrink
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including prep areas and sales floor
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards
• Operate scales, scanners, and related equipment accurately
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teammates and leadership to support efficient department operations
• Collaborate across departments to support storewide efficiency and guest hospitality goals
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including attendance, conduct, and dress code standards
• Support loss prevention efforts by staying alert and following proper procedures
• Participate in required trainings and continuous learning opportunities
• Remain productive during slower periods by culling, trimming, cleaning, or restocking
• Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: Experience in grocery, retail, food service, or produce environments