Produce Department Clerk

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc.; Spring Creek (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc. in Spring Creek, Nevada, is seeking individuals to perform essential duties for the Produce Department. Candidates should develop customer relations, maintain security, and comply with company policies. Basic computer and math skills are required, along with certifications for operating powered machinery.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess the ability to lift 50lbs, and be proficient in understanding instructions. This position provides opportunities to gain experience in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach fundamentals of produce production.
• Certification required for operation of forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Must be at least 18 years old, 21 to sell tobacco/alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Develop maximum customer relations through friendly behavior.
• Maintain department security in compliance with company policy.
• Assist in cost assessment for material to determine proper retails.

Skills

Customer relations

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Food processors

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.