Produce Clerk-1

Meijer•Davenport, IA

4d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Produce Clerk keeps the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following departmental procedures. The role also supports sales and customer service and requires a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team. The position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, organized produce and floral areas; stocking, presenting, rotating, and pricing products; receiving and inspecting shipments; and supporting inventory preparation and the cut fruit and vegetable program. It also involves helping customers with product selection and purchases, maintaining product knowledge, and contributing to department sales and profitability. The role requires use of equipment including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and box cutters. Work may involve extreme temperatures and exposure to ventilation or exhaust fans.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to high-volume retail and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Multitask and maintain strong organizational skills.
Support and contribute to 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 appropriate 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, preventing or cleaning liquid spills, removing hazardous debris, and sweeping.
Stock and organize produce and floral products, including presentation, rotation, facing, filling, and maintaining accurate tags and pricing according to department schematics.
Respond positively 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 complimentary foods.
Operate equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including managing 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 a high level of product knowledge and product preparation knowledge.
Walk the department regularly to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.