Produce Specialist — Flexible Hours & Growth

Fresh Thyme Market; Portage (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Produce Clerk in Portage, IL to maintain a clean, inviting produce area and assist customers with selections. You will stock, rotate, price, and present fresh fruits and vegetables while upholding safety and department guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years grocery retail experience, and a friendly, energetic demeanor. This role offers steady hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth within the Fresh Thyme Market team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years grocery retail experience in Floral department helpful.
• Experience in natural foods industry is a plus.
• Must maintain high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Keep produce department clean, stocked, and displayed per guidelines.
• Assist customers with purchases and product selection.
• Inspect and log products for freshness and quality.
• Maintain accurate tags, pricing, and rotation of stock.
• Operate department equipment safely (knives, scales, pallet jacks).
• Support cut fruit/vegetable programs and department goals.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Grocery retail experience in Floral department

Experience in natural foods industry

Tools

Knives

Scales

Pallet jacks

Box cutters

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Produce Clerk in Portage, IL to maintain a clean, inviting produce area and assist customers with selections. You will stock, rotate, price, and present fresh fruits and vegetables while upholding safety and department guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years grocery retail experience, and a friendly, energetic demeanor. This role offers steady hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth within the Fresh Thyme Market team.