Produce Team Member

GreenStar Cooperative Market•Ithaca, NY

About The Position

GreenStar offers excellent time off benefits & flexible and affordable health care options! Purpose: To stock and display fresh produce while providing prompt, friendly, courteous customer service to help meet department objectives. Commitment: GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination. We seek out and welcome people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure. Status: Level I, Supervised by Produce Manager

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Communication – effective interpersonal communication with team members.
Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
Open to input/feedback on work performance.
Open to giving input/feedback on Produce department.
Self-Driven/Motivated throughout shift.
Knowledge or interest in learning about natural foods, produce, local farms.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.

Responsibilities

STOCKING
Replenish and rotate displays, culling each item.
Work as part of team and establish priorities to curate aesthetically pleasing displays.
Trim, wash, and bundle produce.
Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods appropriately (compost whenever possible).
Remove trash, clean cases, keep prep and storage areas clean and orderly.
Label products with appropriate PLU, price, and country of origin.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
Work as part of a team to develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
Knowledgeable about all Produce products.
Help customers place special orders.
RECEIVING
Check deliveries to verify piece count; notify the Produce Manager of discrepancies.
Check for damage and unacceptable quality; notify the Produce Manager of problems.
Help with unloading as needed.
Rotate overstock into storage.
Update stocking list as orders come in.
DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
See that unsaleable items are properly disposed of. Keep accurate shrinkage records.
Ensure that produce bins, aisles, shelves and storage areas are clean, orderly, and meet health standards.
Remove trash promptly; sweep floor as needed.
Participate in inventory counts.
Ensure maintenance of department equipment and notify manager if equipment breaks.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow and participate in GreenStar’s Safety Program.
Assist other employees in safety needs.
Report unsafe equipment and conditions.
Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
STOREWIDE AND OTHER DUTIES
Attend Human Resources trainings, all-staff meetings, department meetings, and OBM Huddles to stay informed.
Read GreenStar publications to stay informed.
Respect and comply with storewide personnel policies.
Describe membership benefits, and how membership investment is made.
Adhere to scheduled shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.