FT Produce Clerk (Martensville Food #301) Martensville, SK - Saskatoon Co-op

Co-op•Martensville, SK

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Saskatoon Co-op is seeking a Produce Clerk for its Martensville Food store. This position is responsible for assembling, displaying, and merchandising fresh produce according to established policies and procedures. The role involves stock rotation, trimming, washing, quality control, pricing, and preparing produce for storage. The clerk will also assist with receiving, inspecting, and storing produce, monitoring for spoilage and shortages, and maintaining markdown records. Maintaining high standards of customer service, sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are key aspects of this role. The position requires the ability to work independently and acquire product knowledge through various training methods.

Requirements

Strongly service-oriented and motivated.
Capable of assisting customers in a courteous and efficient manner.
Sufficient knowledge and experience of produce merchandise handled in order to effectively operate in the department.
Prepared to increase product knowledge and improve merchandising techniques through special courses, product clinics, seminars, and training sessions.
Able to work with minimum supervision and direction.
Able to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assemble, display, and merchandise fresh produce according to established association policies and procedures, including stock rotation, trimming, preparation, washing, quality policing, displaying for sale, and price marking.
Prepare and/or remove specified perishable products for overnight storage.
Follow specific procedures for overnight care in the display and/or storage area.
Assist in receiving and inspection of fresh produce into the warehouse.
Examine and store all fresh produce as specified by the association.
Inspect, rotate, and remove fresh produce merchandise from storage and display.
Notify the Produce Manager of excessive spoilage, damage, and/or shortages.
Notify the Produce Manager of the need for adjustments from suppliers.
Maintain markdown records with respect to shrinkage and spoilage to maintain margin controls.
Be constantly alert for unauthorized removal of merchandise.
Ensure an adequate level of fresh produce is displayed at all times as specified by the association.
Observe all association's policies with respect to sanitation, cleanliness, and safety of employees and customers by sweeping and mopping floors as specified, keeping all aisles and passageways clear of obstacles, and keeping all shelves, bins, fixtures, utensils, and related produce equipment clean and sanitary.
Assist in scheduled inventory takes.
Assist in all respects of maintaining the highest standards of customer service and relations.
Acquire produce product knowledge by reading and studying provided materials, attending scheduled clinics and meetings, and observing all procedures and policies set out by the association with respect to produce operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.