Closing Produce Clerk 5pm to 9pm

Fresh Thyme Market•Rochester Hills, MI

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 Produce Department procedures. The clerk supports sales and customer service, product presentation and rotation, inventory preparation, and the cut fruit and vegetable program. The position requires working varied hours and days as business dictates; the listed schedule is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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.
Use verbal communication and interpersonal skills when working with peers and senior management.
Multitask, stay organized, and support team goals.
Work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations for 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 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 items according to department schematics, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Respond positively to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, product selection, selling, and cross-selling.
Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Monitor point-of-purchase signs and maintain recipe cards, 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 organizing back stock and checking that product tags match.
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 maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.