Produce Clerk Full-Time

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Produce Clerk keeps the Produce Department stocked, clean, organized, and presentable during business hours. The role assists customers with purchases, information, and product selection while maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor and following Produce Department procedures. The clerk also contributes to department sales and profitability, maintains product knowledge, and participates in the cut fruit and vegetable program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to changing, high-volume retail conditions and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Multitask and maintain strong organizational skills; support and contribute to team goals.
Work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations relevant to grocery retail.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Be able 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, managing spills and debris, and sweeping.
Stock and organize produce and floral products according to department schematics; present, rotate, face, and replenish products, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Respond positively 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.
Operate equipment such as 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 run 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.