Produce Department Associate: Fresh Displays & Customer Service

California Fresh Market - Pismo Beach; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

California Fresh Market - Pismo Beach is seeking a Produce Associate to help select, price, display, and promote fresh produce while keeping department clean and organized. You will support quality control, rotate stock, and assist customers with questions and special orders.

The role requires at least 1 year in retail produce, knowledge of organic and conventional trends, and ability to lift heavy boxes and stand for long periods. Evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of experience in retail produce.
• Knowledge of organic and commercial growing practices
• Knowledge of current trends in conventional & organic foods industry
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple demands
• Communications skills - clear directions, good listener
• Experience serving the public
• Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality
• Ability to lift heavy boxes frequently up to 40 pounds and occasionally buddy lift to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work in cold, wet conditions
• Prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending
• Repetitive use - hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects
• Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manuals and reports
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus
• Willingness to work weekends
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
• Travel may be required
• Evening/night work may be required

Responsibilities

• Select, price, display, and promote fresh produce.
• Ensure department cleanliness, price integrity, quality control, training, merchandising, and receiving.
• Check the load against the invoice for proper billing. Report overages and shortages to suppliers.
• Inspect all products for quality and condition. Rotate stock.
• Plan attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
• Assist customers with questions and special orders and oversee special orders system in the department.
• Assist in other departments as needed. Plan and participate in department inventories.
• Maintain department logs, cleaning schedules, and inventory documents.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical strength

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Job description

California Fresh Market - Pismo Beach is seeking a Produce Associate to help select, price, display, and promote fresh produce while keeping department clean and organized. You will support quality control, rotate stock, and assist customers with questions and special orders.

The role requires at least 1 year in retail produce, knowledge of organic and conventional trends, and ability to lift heavy boxes and stand for long periods. Evening shifts may be required.