Produce-Floral Clerk

Meijer•Muncie, IN

4d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The Produce Clerk is responsible for keeping the Produce Department stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers as needed, maintaining a friendly and energetic demeanor, and following all Produce Department procedural guidelines. Team members are also expected to complete daily responsibilities while focusing on sales and customer service, maintaining a positive attitude, and working as team players. The position includes stocking and presenting produce and floral products, maintaining product rotation and accurate tags and pricing, receiving and inspecting shipments, and helping customers with purchases and product selection. The clerk also supports sales and profitability, product preparation, inventory preparation, and the cut fruit and vegetable program. The role requires regularly checking the department to maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance. The job generally starts at $14.50–$16.00 per hour, with raises according to company policy. Fresh Thyme offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as programs supporting part-time team members. All team members receive paid parental leave, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Ability to adapt to changing, high-volume retail work in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
Advanced attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Ability to 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.
Understanding of proper product handling, preparation, seasonality, and shelf life.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent standing and walking, reaching, grasping, and occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in conditions where some extreme temperatures are possible.

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 the produce and floral department; present, rotate, face, fill, and organize products 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 on complementary 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 product knowledge and product preparation knowledge.
Walk the department regularly to ensure it remains organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.