Produce Clerk - Part time

Meijer•Lafayette, IN

3d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Produce Clerk keeps the Produce Department stocked, clean, organized, and safe during business hours. The role assists customers with purchases, information, and product selection while maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor and following Produce Department procedures. Team members are also expected to support sales and customer service, maintain a positive attitude, and work cooperatively as part of a team. The clerk stocks and presents produce and floral products, rotates and organizes merchandise, and ensures product tags and prices are accurate. The position includes receiving and checking shipments, supporting inventory preparation, and participating in the cut fruit and vegetable program. The clerk helps maintain product knowledge and preparation standards, takes responsibility for department sales and profitability, and performs other duties as assigned. The position is part-time. The stated starting pay range is $15.00–$16.50; actual pay will meet or exceed the legal wage requirement for the job’s location. Fresh Thyme offers benefits and programs for part-time team members, including paid parental leave, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to a changing, high-volume retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
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

Maintain cleanliness and safety in the produce department, floral area, storage area, and work area, including cleaning shelves and products, addressing spills and debris, and sweeping.
Stock and organize produce and floral products; present, rotate, face, and fill products according to department schematics, and ensure tag and pricing accuracy.
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.
Use department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including managing back stock and verifying that 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 walk the department to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.