Produce Clerk Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Fairfield, CT

7d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Produce Clerk sorts, displays, removes, and replenishes fresh fruits and vegetables in the produce department. The role maintains the department’s overall environment by assisting Members with product knowledge and customer service, and ensures produce meets or exceeds company quality standards. The clerk also maintains displays and reserve stock, supports inventory and order processing, follows food-disposal and sanitation procedures, and upholds club policies and standards. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Frequent movement and positioning to examine or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
• Frequently lift objects up to 30 pounds; heavier or awkward objects may require assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in a produce department.
• Knowledge of fruits and vegetables, including seasonal items.

Responsibilities

• Assist Members in the produce department by answering questions, recommending products and safe-handling tips, and helping Members find products throughout the club.
• Inspect, rotate, and store produce upon delivery, ensuring received produce meets or exceeds company standards.
• Rotate produce on the sales floor to maintain freshness and variety; keep cases and displays stocked, neat, and clean; remove products no longer suitable for sale.
• Maintain the produce reserve stock area by dating and rotating back stock and organizing and condensing the storage area daily.
• Dispose of damaged, spoiled, and expired products according to established guidelines.
• Assist the Fresh Manager with inventory and order processing as needed.
• Clean and sanitize produce equipment, display fixtures, and areas, including the produce cooler and refrigerated display cases.
• Generate signage and perform price checks as needed; ensure items are accurately priced and signed.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and contribute to a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Work in other departments and perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide friendly service, address or escalate Member concerns, and work collaboratively to achieve club standards.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Choice of three medical plans and optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with shares available at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed