Adams Produce Clerk- Part Time - Milford

Adams Hometown Markets•Milford, CT

About The Position

As a Produce Clerk, you are responsible for maintaining the freshness and presentation of fruits and vegetables in the store. You assist customers and handle the proper rotation of fresh produce. The role requires maintaining product quality and safety standards, keeping the department clean and organized, and working in various environmental temperatures.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the work.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders.
Organizational skills, including the ability to fulfill customer orders promptly, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, high-quality customer orders.
Ability to maintain product-handling integrity and high standards.
Ability to uphold safety policies and promote accountability for safe practices.
May be required to lift up to 80–85 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, lift, and twist for up to 90% of the shift, and frequently lift products from floor level to above the head.
Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily.
Ability to work in various temperature-controlled environments and operate required material-handling equipment, including getting on and off equipment throughout the shift.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Zero to one year of produce or grocery experience.
Knowledge of different fruits and vegetables, including seasonality and storage.

Responsibilities

Arrange and display fruits and vegetables in an appealing, organized manner according to store planograms.
Rotate products using First In, First Out so older items are sold before newer items.
Inspect incoming produce shipments for quality and freshness.
Remove damaged, expired, or otherwise noncompliant products and dispose of them according to store policies.
Maintain product quality standards throughout the shift and work in a damage-free manner.
Monitor inventory and restock produce areas as needed.
Assist customers with locating and selecting produce and provide information about fruits and vegetables.
Answer customer inquiries and address department concerns, communicating with leadership as appropriate.
Keep the produce department clean and sanitized, including display bins and shelves.
Communicate inventory levels, sales, and department issues to management.
Ensure items are accurately priced and labeled, updating price tags as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.