1493 Produce Clerk

Albertsons•Seatac, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Clerk sets up and maintains the produce department according to Company standards, provides customer service, and ensures product quality, freshness, safety, and selection. The role includes receiving and preparing produce, maintaining displays and work areas, assisting customers, and following food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements. The job is safety-sensitive and requires team members to comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. Duties may vary between stores.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Produce Department duties, including trimming, cutting, displaying, watering, building displays, rotating products, and discarding outdated or spoiled products.
Good communication skills and the ability to remain composed when dealing with customers and coworkers.
Knowledge of workplace practices and a good understanding of Company practices and Produce Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of produce varieties, standards, perishability, food safety, food handling, sanitation, labeling, and department procedures.
Ability to perform basic mathematics and work with weights and measures.
Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, and mental alertness to complete work safely and accurately.
Ability to frequently reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects weighing up to approximately 75 pounds; bend, stoop, and reach frequently; occasionally climb ladders; push and pull fully loaded hand trucks, six-wheel carts, and pallet jacks; and perform repetitive arm movements.
Ability to work with equipment and work aids that present potential hazards.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays; scheduled hours will vary.

Responsibilities

Champion Company and Division customer service programs and meet or exceed customer service goals.
Handle customer relations positively, including resolving complaints effectively, and provide personalized service in the produce department.
Receive produce by verifying orders against invoices, checking quality, reporting shortages, breaking down loads, and dating products.
Maintain produce storage and work areas, including the cooler.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety rules and regulations.
Trim, cut, clean, wrap, display, and water produce; rotate products and discard outdated or spoiled items.
Prevent product shrink, damage, and spoilage.
Ensure proper signing and pricing, and maintain produce quality, freshness, quantity, and visual appeal.
Assist customers with product suggestions and suggestive selling.
Make intercom announcements.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the sales floor, work area, cooler, equipment, and produce case.
Perform duties safely, accurately, and with honesty and integrity; complete other necessary and required duties.
React to business activity and maintain good attendance.