Perishable Department Clerk

99 Ranch Market•Quincy, MA

About The Position

99 Ranch Market is hiring a Perishable Department Clerk to support operations in its Seafood, Meat, and Produce departments. The position maintains product displays and inventory, prepares and packages products, monitors quality and food safety, keeps department areas clean, and assists customers. The role may involve department-specific tasks such as frying or steaming seafood, where applicable. Employees work with department equipment and may be exposed to temperatures ranging from 32°F to 50°F. The position is part-time, and the stated pay range is $15 to $17 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and company policies.
Ability to inspect and evaluate product quality.
Proper training and knowledge of equipment operation.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Good manual dexterity for using processing equipment such as cutters and labeling equipment.
Ability to lift items weighing 30 pounds or more with appropriate equipment.
Ability to work occasionally in temperatures ranging from 32°F to 50°F.
Availability to work weekends and holidays or rotating schedules.

Nice To Haves

Previous seafood department experience is preferred.
Knowledge of general seafood product lines or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain attractive, organized product displays with accurate signage and pricing, following company standards for presentation.
Unload, inspect, and break down deliveries; replenish shelves, refrigerated cases, and freezers.
Cut, trim, clean, weigh, wrap, package, and label seafood, meat, and produce according to department standards and customer requests.
Perform department-specific preparation tasks, including seafood frying and steaming, when applicable.
Organize storage areas, distribute products, and use the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
Inspect product freshness, quality, and condition; remove expired, damaged, recalled, or unmarketable products and maintain required disposal and inspection records.
Monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and safely operate and maintain department equipment, as applicable.
Clean and sanitize workstations, displays, counters, equipment, walk-in coolers, freezers, and seafood tanks, as applicable.
Keep aisles, storage areas, and common walkways clean, organized, and free of potential safety hazards.
Assist customers, answer product questions, provide recommendations, and fulfill special preparation or packaging requests.
Participate in monthly physical inventory counts, verify product quantities, and help report discrepancies.
Collaborate with department team members and management to support daily operations, product availability, and department performance standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on business and operational needs.