Produce Clerk PT

Vallarta Supermarkets; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services access

Premium pay for holidays

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in San Fernando, CA is seeking a Produce Clerk to keep displays stocked, clean, and appealing while ensuring freshness. You will assist customers, rotate stock, and support the department with operations and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and flexible scheduling in a fast-paced retail environment; you’ll work with produce, equipment, and policies to deliver high-quality service daily.

Qualifications

• Basic English understanding and clear communication.
• Ability to learn produce items, equipment, and handling tools.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced retail environment with direct customer interaction.
• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and following health regulations.
• Reliability to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with their needs and provide friendly service.
• Stock, trim, rotate, and replenish produce items for freshness.
• Load, transport, and organize merchandise from coolers to the sales floor.
• Handle produce carefully to prevent waste and report quality issues.
• Follow safety rules, keep displays clean, and promote the Safety Program.
• Keep floors and equipment sanitized; assist coworkers and follow plans.
• Perform additional tasks to support department goals.

Skills

Produce knowledge

Customer service

English proficiency

Teamwork

Flexibility

Work authorization

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

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 standardsof food safety and customer service.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking 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’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!

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We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whetheryou’reseekingpart-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.