FT Produce Clerk

Meijer•Westerville, OH

4d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The Produce Clerk keeps the Produce Department stocked, clean, organized, and safe during business hours. The role assists customers with purchases and product selection while maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor and following Produce Department procedures. All team members are also expected to support sales and customer service, maintain a positive attitude, and work cooperatively as part of a team. The position includes stocking and presenting produce and floral products, rotating and organizing merchandise, checking tags and prices, receiving and inspecting shipments, maintaining point-of-purchase materials, and participating in inventory preparation. The Produce Clerk also participates in and runs the cut fruit and vegetable program, supports department sales and profitability, and maintains product knowledge. The work involves using department equipment and may include exposure to extreme temperatures. The listed starting pay range is $14.50–$16.00, with raises in accordance with company policy. Fresh Thyme provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members and offers some programs to part-time team members as well.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain a high level of customer service.
Adapt to a high-volume retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail, prioritization, and ability to 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.
Be able to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to 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 shelf life of products.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of grocery retail experience with 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, preventing or cleaning spills, removing debris, and sweeping.
Stock the produce and floral departments; present, rotate, face, fill, and organize products according to department schematics, and ensure tags and prices 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 department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including managing back stock and checking 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.
Walk the department regularly to maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.