Produce Associate - Afternoons-Evenings

Meijer•Clinton Township, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family company, Meijer serves people and communities, offering career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. Joining Meijer means becoming part of a family that values its team members, providing them with a supportive environment to grow and succeed. The Produce Associate, also referred to as a Food Clerk, is responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing exceptional product knowledge, efficient service, and a friendly attitude. This role involves a variety of retail tasks related to product handling, customer interaction, and merchandising, playing a vital role in keeping the store running smoothly and positively impacting the community. Founded in 1934, Meijer is a multi-billion dollar retailer with over 70,000 employees across six states, including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect, and does not discriminate based on protected classifications. Meijer encourages talented individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and wish to contribute to a family culture to join their team.

Requirements

Detail-oriented and organized
Strong listening and communications skills, face-to-face and virtually
Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology
Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary
Process-driven with ability to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way
Ability to stay calm while working in a fast-paced environment
Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Build rapport with customers
Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language
Respond to customer questions in an effective manner
Stock product and maintain product displays according to merchandising standards
Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks
Follow safety and sanitation procedures to ensure quality service and products for our customers