Produce Stocker (part-time; benefits eligible)

Hunger Mountain Co-op•Montpelier, VT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Stocker builds and maintains attractive displays of fresh produce and provides prompt, friendly, and courteous customer service to help meet department goals for sales, margins, labor, and customer service. This part-time role is scheduled Friday and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and reports to the Produce Manager. Pay Level 1. The position includes assisting customers, stocking and maintaining produce displays, receiving and checking deliveries, monitoring inventory, maintaining department cleanliness, and following safety and department procedures. The listed responsibilities are representative, not exhaustive. Employees must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Retail produce experience is helpful.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously.
Ability to work in a cold environment.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Familiarity with organic produce is helpful.
Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment.
Ability to follow Hunger Mountain Co-op safety policies and procedures.
Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors, and coworkers.
Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
Ability to be physically present onsite at the Co-op to perform the job requirements.

Nice To Haves

Retail produce experience.
Familiarity with organic produce.

Responsibilities

Assist customers with product questions promptly and courteously, referring them to other staff when needed.
Offer product samples and suggestions for purchases and preparation.
Help customers with special orders.
Replenish and rotate displays, cull produce several times daily, and follow stocking priorities set by the Produce Manager.
Notify the Produce Buyer and/or Produce Manager about out-of-stocks.
Remove damaged or spoiled goods promptly and follow disposal and notification procedures.
Label items accurately with PLC stickers and/or signs, and report pricing discrepancies to the Produce Manager and/or Scanning Coordinator.
Inventory back stock for assigned sections and notify the Produce Manager of replenishment needs according to established guidelines.
Ensure signage is accurate in assigned sections.
Promote workplace safety by maintaining a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns, and following safety rules and regulations.
Follow department policies and procedures.
Check deliveries for piece counts, damage, and quality; notify the Produce Buyer and/or Produce Manager of discrepancies or problems.
Assist with unloading as needed and rotate back stock.
Remove trash, clean cases and mirrors, and keep retail, prep, and storage areas clean and orderly throughout the shift.
Monitor cooler and walk-in temperatures and follow established procedures for breakdowns.
Use equipment safely.