Part-time produce clerk

Meijer•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The Produce Clerk keeps the Produce Department stocked, clean, organized, and safe during business hours. The role assists customers with purchases, information, and product selection while maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor and following the department’s procedural guidelines. Team members are also expected to support sales and customer service, maintain a positive attitude, and work collaboratively. The position includes stocking and rotating produce and floral products, checking tags and prices, receiving and inspecting shipments, maintaining product knowledge, and participating in inventory preparation and the cut fruit and vegetable program. The Produce Clerk is responsible for department sales and profitability and performs other duties as assigned. The stated starting pay range is $14.50–$16.00; actual pay will meet or exceed the legal wage requirement for the job’s location. This part-time position involves frequent standing, walking, balancing, reaching, and driving, with occasional bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Some extreme temperatures may be present, along with ventilation and exhaust fans.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Ability to adapt to a changing, high-volume retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
Ability to 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 for grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
Understanding of proper product handling, preparation, seasonality, and shelf life.

Nice To Haves

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

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, including presentation, rotation, facing, filling, and ensuring tags and prices are accurate.
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, 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 verifying that tags match products.
Participate in and run the cut fruit and vegetable program.
Take responsibility for department sales and profitability.
Maintain strong product knowledge and knowledge of product preparation.
Walk the department regularly to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.