Produce Stock Clerk

BISHOP'S; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishops Orchards in Guilford, CT is seeking friendly Produce Team Members for Part-Time and Full-Time roles. You will stock, merchandise, and maintain quality while helping customers in a fast-paced market.

No prior experience required; training provided. You will learn about locally grown produce and seasonal offerings, support a clean and inviting department, and contribute to a positive shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive and customer-focused attitude.
• Dependable and ready to work scheduled shifts.
• Strong work ethic and ability to stay active during shift.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Follow instructions, procedures and food safety standards.
• Willingness to learn about produce and Bishops Orchards.
• Pride in maintaining fresh, attractive displays.

Responsibilities

• Stock, rotate, organize, and merchandise fresh produce to maintain displays.
• Inspect products for freshness and quality.
• Prepare produce for display and sale as needed.
• Provide friendly customer service and help locating products.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

Description

Produce Team Member

Part-Time & Full-Time Positions Available

Bishops Orchards is looking for friendly, dependable, and hardworking Part-Time and Full-Time Produce Team Members to join our Produce Department.

Our Produce Team Members help create the fresh, inviting experience our customers expect when they shop at Bishops Orchards. This is a hands-on position that includes stocking and merchandising fresh produce, maintaining product quality and freshness, assisting customers, and keeping the department clean, organized, and well stocked.

If you enjoy working with fresh food, staying active, helping customers, and being part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Stock, rotate, organize, and merchandise fresh produce to maintain attractive, full displays.
• Inspect products regularly to ensure they meet Bishops Orchards standards for freshness and quality.
• Prepare produce and products for display and sale as needed.
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service, including helping customers locate products and answering questions.
• Learn about our produce, seasonal offerings, and locally grown products so you can better assist our customers.
• Monitor product quality, spoilage, and waste and follow proper rotation and storage procedures.
• Maintain accurate signage, pricing, and product displays.
• Keep the Produce Department, coolers, work areas, and equipment clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, Weights and Measures, workplace safety, and department procedures.
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing responsibilities as assigned.
• Report safety concerns, product quality issues, or other department needs to management.
• Assist other areas of the department and Market when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, positive, and customer-focused attitude.
• Dependable and ready to work scheduled shifts.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to stay active throughout the workday.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and food safety standards.
• Willingness to learn about produce, seasonal products, merchandising, and Bishops Orchards.
• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining fresh, attractive displays.
• Previous produce, grocery, farm market, food, or retail experience is helpful but not required.

Schedule

We are currently looking for both Part-Time and Full-Time Produce Team Members.

Schedules may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business and seasonal needs. Weekend availability is especially important in our retail and seasonal environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This is an active, hands-on position. Team Members must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 6-8 hours during an 8-hour shift.
• Bend, reach, twist, squat, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Work in refrigerated, freezer, indoor, and outdoor environments with varying temperatures.
• Work in both wet and dry conditions.
• Safely use ladders when required.
• Perform the physical responsibilities of the position safely and consistently.

Why Bishops Orchards?

At Bishops Orchards, our Produce Team is an important part of the Market experience. From locally grown and seasonal produce to everyday customer favorites, our team takes pride in providing quality products, attractive displays, and friendly service.

We're looking for people who enjoy working with others, take pride in what we do, and want to be part of a busy, community-focused farm market.

No prior retail experience is required, we're happy to train the right person.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bishops Orchards provide equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and the requirements of the position.