Part TimeProduce Clerk

Meijer•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Produce Clerk to join their team. The company aims to be a trusted resource in communities across the Midwest, offering real, honest, affordable food to help shoppers live better and healthier lives. They are committed to providing a shopping experience where customers can naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find healthy options, regardless of their wellness journey or dietary restrictions. All team members are expected to execute daily job responsibilities, focus on sales and customer service, and maintain a positive attitude and team player mentality. The Produce Clerk specifically is responsible for maintaining a stocked and clean Produce Department during business hours, assisting customers, and adhering to all departmental procedural guidelines. Fresh Thyme's mission is to improve how communities eat by offering fresh and healthy food at great values, focusing on organic items free from artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors, or flavors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Must have the ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Floral department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures cleanliness of produce department, floral area, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
Stocks produce/floral department; includes presentation and rotation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Produce Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
Participates and runs the cut fruit and vegetable program.
Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the department.
Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
Execute daily job responsibilities in addition to focusing on sales and customer service.
Maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to be a team player.
Keep the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours.
Assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor.
Adhere to all procedural guidelines set by the Produce Department.

Benefits

Fresh Thyme Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Team member discount
Career growth opportunities
Competitive compensation
Incentive programs
Recognition programs
Competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.
Comprehensive benefits package for our full time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
401(k) plan with an employer match
Programs designed to support our part time members as well.