Produce Clerk PT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insur

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Premium pay for holidays

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Colton, CA seeks a friendly Produce Clerk to keep displays stocked, clean, and inviting. You’ll trim, rotate, and replenish produce, assist customers, and support department operations while upholding food safety and customer service standards.

This role emphasizes fast-paced teamwork, physical stamina, and reliable availability including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join a vibrant community-focused team today.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to transfer to other Vallarta locations within a reasonable commute.
• Basic English language understanding.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, crowded retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with their needs and provide courteous service.
• Stock, trim, rotate, and replenish produce items to maintain freshness.
• Load, transport, and organize produce from coolers to the sales floor.
• Handle produce carefully to prevent waste and report quality issues.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and cooperate with team.
• Support merchandising plans and communicate with supervisors.
• Perform additional tasks to support department goals.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Fast-paced

Job description

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.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. Ifyou’rehardworking, detail-oriented, and customer-focused,

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