Produce Clerk PT

Vallarta-Supermarkets; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday premium pay

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Colton, CA, is hiring for a Produce Clerk to keep displays stocked, clean, and inviting. You will trim and rotate stock, assist customers, and support department operations while upholding our high standards of food safety and service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and flexibility, with opportunities to grow within a vibrant community-focused grocery. If you enjoy fast-paced work and helping guests find fresh produce, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of English language.
• Ability to learn all types of produce and use produce equipment.
• Flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Customer service: greet and assist customers courteously.
• Merchandising: stock, trim, rotate, and replenish produce items for freshness.
• Operations: load, transport, and organize produce merchandise.
• Product handling: prevent waste and report quality issues promptly.
• Compliance & safety: follow health regulations and Vallarta’s safety program.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

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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 to maintainfreshness 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 and powergrasping, 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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