Produce Lead: Fresh Merchandising & Customer Service

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

Job summary

California Fresh Market in California is seeking a Produce Associate to select, price, display, and promote fresh produce. You will help maintain cleanliness, temperature checks, and accurate pricing while delivering friendly customer service.

The role requires at least 1 year in retail produce, knowledge of organic and conventional foods, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with weekend shifts. Training and growth opportunities are available in a collaborative team.

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 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 and price integrity.
• Maintain quality control and training within the department.
• Merchandise and rotate stock for attractive displays.
• Assist customers with questions and special orders.
• Handle receiving tasks and report discrepancies to suppliers.
• Maintain logs for inventories and department operations.
• Perform daily temperature checks on coolers and sales floor areas.
• Willingness to work weekends and extended hours as needed.
• Plan and participate in department inventories.

Skills

Retail produce

Customer service

Teamwork

Stock rotation

Job description

California Fresh Market in California is seeking a Produce Associate to select, price, display, and promote fresh produce. You will help maintain cleanliness, temperature checks, and accurate pricing while delivering friendly customer service.

The role requires at least 1 year in retail produce, knowledge of organic and conventional foods, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with weekend shifts. Training and growth opportunities are available in a collaborative team.