Produce Clerk PT

vallartasupermarkets; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services access

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Produce Clerk to ensure displays are stocked, clean, and presentable, while trimming and rotating products for freshness. You will assist customers, maintain inventory, and support department operations in a fast-paced, festive environment.

Ideal candidates will have basic English, a service mindset, and be able to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Friendly, service-oriented approach with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to learn and handle produce equipment and procedures.
• Basic English proficiency and teamwork in a retail setting.
• Willingness to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stock, trim, rotate, and replenish produce items to maintain freshness.
• Assist customers and provide courteous, helpful service.
• Load and organize merchandise from coolers and storage to sales floor.
• Follow food safety standards and Vallarta’s safety program.
• Keep displays clean and organized; report quality issues promptly.
• Support department goals and communicate with supervisors as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Learning in fast-paced env

Job description

PAYSCALE:

$18.77 - $22.55

Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family!

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love 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 maintain freshness and quality, assists customers with their needs, and supports department operations, all while following Vallarta’s high standards of food safety and customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Customer Service: Smile, greet, and assist customers courteously.

• Merchandising: Stock, trim, rotate, and replenish produce items to ensure freshness and quality.

• Operations: Load, transport, and organize produce merchandise from coolers, storage, wet rack, and sales floor.

• Product Handling: Handle produce items carefully to prevent waste and damage; report poor quality immediately.

• 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: Assist coworkers, support merchandising plans approved by management, and communicate with supervisors.

• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department goals.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for long periods (6–8 hours/day).

• Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.

• Frequent use of hands for simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and 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 to dust, gas, fumes, and noise.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to learn all types of produce.

• Ability to learn care and use of produce equipment, machinery, and tools.

• Basic understanding of English language.

• 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 produce setting with direct customer interaction.

• Exposure to perishable 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.).