Produce Clerk - Seasonal

PAQ • Ceres, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Clerk provides prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service; maintains the presentation of the produce department; and assists with inventory and stocking. The role involves receiving, pricing, stocking, rotating, and replenishing produce while maintaining product freshness, quality, and appropriate inventory levels. The clerk works in grocery-store areas including the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage, and interacts constantly with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position is seasonal, full-time, non-exempt, and on-site at a PAQ, Inc. store. Hours vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; shifts are typically eight hours for full-time employees. The stated pay range is $16.90–$21.50. No prior experience is required, and on-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of produce products and handling techniques.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic math skills for weighing and pricing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Attention to detail in stocking and labeling.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly, including in high-pressure situations.
• Desire to meet and exceed customer expectations and create a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to stock, lift boxes, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically during eight-hour shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and product-handling motions.
• Fine motor skills for handling small objects.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members, move quickly and efficiently, and maintain physical stamina in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow approved procedures for receiving, pricing, and stocking products to ensure accuracy, product quality, and proper rotation.
• Replenish fruits, vegetables, and other produce department items as assigned.
• Move products into and out of storage areas, including refrigerated storage boxes, for proper display and storage.
• Assist with inventory control to maintain freshness, product quality, and turnover, maximize sales, and minimize out-of-stock or overstocked products.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and help control damaged goods.
• Monitor expiration dates on labeled goods to ensure only fresh products are available for purchase.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and friendly department.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED