Produce Clerk PT

vallartasupermarkets; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation

Free Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid sick time

Premium pay for holidays

Scholarship opportunities

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Bakersfield, CA is hiring a Produce Clerk to ensure fresh, well-displayed produce and to assist customers with their needs. The role involves stocking, trimming, rotating, and organizing items while maintaining safety and high quality standards.

You will work in a fast-paced, festive environment and may support multiple store locations within a reasonable commute. This full-time position offers benefits including health/dental/vision plans, a 401(k), paid vacation, and

Qualifications

• Customer service focus and friendly, service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to stock, trim, rotate, and replenish produce for freshness.
• Follow safety and health regulations and promote safety programs.
• Clean and sanitize displays and equipment; maintain organized shelves.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service and assist customers.
• Stock and rotate produce displays to ensure freshness.
• Load and organize produce from coolers to sales floor.
• Handle produce items carefully to prevent waste and damage.
• Report poor quality and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain sanitation of displays and equipment; clean floors.
• Support merchandising plans and assist coworkers.

Skills

Customer Service

Merchandising

Operations

Product Handling

Safety Compliance

Sanitation

Teamwork

Basic English

Job description

PAYSCALE:

$17.04 - $21.1

Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family!

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.

Work Environment

• 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.

Benefits

Full-Time Team Members

• Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision.


• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.


• 401(k) Retirement Plan.


• Paid vacation.


• Access to legal services.

Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits

• Paid sick time.


• Premium pay for holidays.


• Scholarship opportunities.


• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.


• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).