Produce Stocker

Pete's Fresh Market • Chicago, IL

5d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Produce Stockers help ensure the produce department is well-stocked and assist customers in locating products. They assist with receiving, storing, and stocking products while maintaining proper product rotation and quality. Team members are expected to know store products and their locations and to exemplify Pete’s Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service.

The role requires a valid, up-to-date Food Handler’s Certificate and a high school diploma or GED. Candidates should have 0–3 years of experience in a grocery store or similar retail environment and demonstrate knowledge of department functions. The position involves physical work, including standing, bending, lifting and moving loads, and working in coolers and freezers. Scheduling is flexible and may include various shifts, weekends, and holidays according to business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–3 years of experience in a grocery store or similar retail environment.
• Valid, up-to-date Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Knowledge of department functions.
• Ability to provide and model exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers, store leadership, and team members.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in groups.
• Able to stand for extended periods and bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Frequently able to push or pull up to 100 pounds and lift or move loads up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift 75 pounds.
• Able to enter coolers and freezers and withstand frequent temperature changes for extended periods.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by store business needs.
• Reliable source of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with exceptional customer service and meet or exceed service standards.
• Handle and stock produce products effectively.
• Rotate products and monitor product and signage quality.
• Stock and merchandise department products, build displays, and handle product damages and credits according to company policy.
• Complete stocking and cleanup duties efficiently and on time.
• Assist with store operations, such as cleaning or hanging signs, as business needs require.
• Assist with back-stock and ensure timely return of items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Supplemental insurance plans, including voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid lunch break.
• Direct deposit.
• Employee lunch program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED