Produce Clerk Part Time

Meijer•St. Peters, MO

1d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Produce Clerk keeps the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers as needed, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following department procedures. The role includes supporting sales and customer service, maintaining product knowledge, and contributing to department sales and profitability. The clerk may also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to a high-volume, changing retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Support and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
Understand proper product handling, preparation, seasonality, and shelf life.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of grocery retail experience in Floral department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry.

Responsibilities

Keep the produce department, floral area, storage area, and work area clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, addressing spills and hazards, and sweeping.
Stock and organize produce and floral products; present, rotate, face, and replenish items according to department schematics, and ensure tags and pricing are accurate.
Respond 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 organizing 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 inspect the department to ensure it is organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.