Seafood Clerk

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Ripon, WI

About The Position

The Seafood Service Clerk provides prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service and supports the Seafood Department by wrapping, trimming, stocking cases, and receiving merchandise. The role includes preparing seafood for display, maintaining product freshness and presentation, and keeping work areas and coolers clean and organized. The position is continually exposed to cool conditions and dampness, with frequent noise from saws and possible exposure to cleaning solvents and electrical shock. It is a fast-paced work environment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Food Safety training.
Six months of previous related work experience.
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and willingness to promote company values.
Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions and deal with a few concrete variables.
Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, count, and record.
Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions, write identifying information, and request supplies orally or in writing.
Visual ability to see detail at near range, perceive depth, distinguish colors, and maintain field of vision, with or without correction.
Ability to exert up to 85 pounds of force occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, handle, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service, showing care, concern, and patience in customer interactions.
Smile and greet customers throughout the store and learn and use customers’ names when possible.
Answer the telephone promptly and provide helpful service, including taking customer orders.
Work cooperatively with co-workers to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Wrap, weigh, and label products.
Check food freshness and appearance, stock cases, and rotate products.
Complete display details, including preparing seafood for traying, and organize seafood for display.
Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean and neat.
Replenish and organize coolers.
Report out-of-stock products to appropriate personnel.
Remove trash in a timely manner.
Follow department and company guidelines for personal hygiene and dress, as well as company policies and store guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Prepare some department signs.
Order replenishment merchandise as directed by management.
Assist in other store areas as needed and perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.