Produce Clerk

Meijer•Portage, MI

10d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The Produce Clerk keeps the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following the department’s procedural guidelines. The role also includes sales and customer service responsibilities, maintaining product knowledge, and contributing to department sales and profitability. The position involves maintaining cleanliness and safe conditions in the produce, floral, storage, and work areas; stocking and presenting produce and floral products; receiving and checking shipments; supporting inventory preparation; and participating in the cut fruit and vegetable program. The clerk uses department equipment and helps customers with product information, selection, and purchases. Fresh Thyme Market describes a team-oriented retail environment and notes that team members may work varied hours and days as business dictates. The posted starting pay range is $14.50–$16.00, with raises according to company policy. Benefits listed for team members include paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with employer match. Full-time team members are also offered medical, dental, and life insurance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to high-volume retail and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Ability to support and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
Understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Keep the produce department, floral area, storage area, and work area clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, addressing spills and debris, and sweeping.
Stock and organize produce and floral products; present, rotate, face, and replenish products according to department schematics, ensuring tags and prices are accurate.
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, product information, and product selection, including selling and cross-selling products.
Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Monitor point-of-purchase signs and maintain recipe cards, product coupons, promotional materials, and information about complementary foods.
Use department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including managing back stock and ensuring tags match products.
Participate in and operate the cut fruit and vegetable program.
Take responsibility for department sales and profitability.
Maintain product knowledge and knowledge of product preparation.
Regularly walk the department to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.