Produce Clerk | TEMP (90 days) | Availability Required 11 am to 9 pm

Good Food Holdings Companies • Beaverton, OR

4d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves cleaning, trimming, packaging, processing, rotating, and stocking produce. The Produce Clerk is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment. The position requires working a schedule that meets business needs, which may change seasonally or due to staffing requirements, and maintaining reliable attendance. The clerk will also shift tasks as priorities change, demonstrate a solutions-oriented approach to problems, and represent company values, including a commitment to diversity and inclusion. They will work cooperatively and positively with team members, customers, and vendors, fostering a respectful workplace. Giving and receiving constructive feedback is expected, along with conserving company resources and adhering to company mission, vision, and values, including sustainability programs. The role also involves adhering to work and food safety policies, maintaining store cleanliness, informing management of any issues, and demonstrating sound judgment in job-related tasks and interactions. A DEI lens should be consistently utilized in work tasks and when collaborating with others.

Requirements

• Must complete and maintain any required food and work safety trainings/certifications.
• Works a schedule that is informed by the needs of the business and may be subject to change seasonally or due to varying staffing needs and demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance, in accordance with attendance policy and all applicable laws.
• Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department and whole store as needed.
• Demonstrates a solutions-oriented approach to problems or concerns.
• Represents company values. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers and vendors spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome.
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company “Speak Up & Listen” culture. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
• Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision and values and sustainability program.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store cleanliness, maintains equipment. Informs store/department management of any problems.
• Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in completing job-related tasks, in behaviors in the workplace, and in interactions with co-workers, customers, and the community.
• Consistently utilizes the DEI lens in work tasks and when working with other teams and stakeholders.
• Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience preferred.
• Previous produce experience in a retail, farm, or grocery environment preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Produce department for store opening and closing.
• Assists customers with product selection, shares product knowledge, and makes recommendations based on customer needs.
• Cleans, trims, packages, prices, rotates, and stocks produce department products.
• Builds displays and arranges department products for attractive presentations, highlighting featured/unique/seasonal items.
• Stocks, rotates, and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
• Receives and unloads merchandise, checking quality, count, and condition, and communicating any issues to management and the merchandising team.
• Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and rotation of all areas, products, and supplies.
• Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
• Complies with all company organic standards.
• Understands and complies with specific shift guidelines, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays, and events.
• Demonstrates familiarity with products in the department, including labeling, recommended uses, and vendor/supplier information, with a willingness to continue learning.
• Notifies department manager or Manager On Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security, or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 30% staff shopping discount
• Medical benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week after 60 days)
• Dental benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week after 60 days)
• Vision benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week after 60 days)
• Pre-tax spending accounts (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week after 60 days)
• Life insurance (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week after 60 days)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week after 60 days)
• Disability benefits (for full-time, regular-status staff working 24+ hours/week after 60 days)
• 401(k) program participation (for staff 21+ years old after 60 days)
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) from first day of employment
• Paid holidays (depending on schedule and tenure)
• Supplemental leave pay (e.g., parental, bereavement)
• Store incentive program based on financial & operational goals
• Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit
• Discounts on some forms of public transportation
• Adoption assistance
• Up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed