Produce Department Clerk

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc.; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc. is hiring in Ely, Nevada, for a position focused on customer relations, compliance with store policies, and teaching produce production fundamentals. The ideal candidate will maintain a high level of productivity and have skills in customer service, communication, and basic math. No experience is required, but candidates must be at least 18 years old. Job responsibilities include maintaining department security and interacting positively with customers. Training and certifications may be necessary for specific tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high productivity and accuracy.
• Skills in customer relations and communication.
• Basic computer skills and math proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit friendly and courteous behavior to customers.
• Comply with company policies and maintain department security.
• Teach others about produce production fundamentals.
• Teach fundamentals of produce production: slicing, peeling, stacking, organizing, washing, finishing.
• Maintain department records and security per company policy.
• Stay aware of competitive activity in the Produce area and act with sound judgment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with accuracy and maintain a high level of productivity. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Possible “Reasonable Accommodations” will be researched to determine if any are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any essential job duties.

1. Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
2. Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
3. Comply with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in the Code of Conduct.
4. Know and have the ability to cost out all material to determine proper retails.
5. Possess sufficient knowledge and ability to teach others all fundamentals of produce production. This will include slicing, peeling, stacking, organizing, washing, and finishing.
6. Assist in maintaining effective department security in compliance with company policy and directives.
7. Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Produce Department. Also, maintain awareness and concern for the company's interest and investment at all times through the regular practice of sound, honest judgment.
8. Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.

Requirements

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

• Certification required for operation of forklift and/or pallet jack.
• City, county, state, and/or federal certifications may be required including a food handlers permit.
• None required.

COMMUNICATION

• Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.

COMPUTER

Basic computer skills required.

EQUIPMENT

Required to use or operate pallet jack, forklift, box cutters, ordering machine, computer, two-wheeler, knives, food processors, etc.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required.

MATH

• Basic math skills required.
• Basic math skills using units of money, weight, measurement, volume addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages required.

MINIMUM AGE

18 years of age. 21 years of age required to sell tobacco products and/or alcohol.

REASON ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form or when helping resolve a team member or guest concern.
• Ability to lift up to 50lb. or more.