Produce Clerk

Please read the job description in its entirety. If you are interested in this position, complete an online application. If you are an in-house staff member, please submit a letter of interest, which should include any relevant experience or skills that are applicable to the position you are applying for, to the Human Resource Department. FT= Full-time (30-40 hours per week) PT= Part-time (less than 30 hours per week) Hours Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 21 hours 3:00 pm•10:00 pm 3:00 pm•10:00 pm

OFF OFF OFF OFF 3

00 pm•10:00 pm

Note:

There may be times when additional hours or schedule changes are necessary. Department meetings are announced when scheduled, and dates and times may vary. Department meeting attendance is mandatory. Start Six-Month 2080 4160 6240 8320 10400 12480 14560 $18.57 $18.94 $19.31 $19.90 $20.50 $21.10 $21.74 $22.39 $23.06 2080 hours worked is equal to one year if you work full time (40 hours per week). Increases after 2080 hours worked occur every 2080 hours worked up to 14560 hours. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

General:

Assist customers with produce questions and special orders. Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation in friendly, courteous manner. Replenish and rotate displays, culling several times daily, and following stocking priorities set by produce manager. Trim, wash, bundle produce, following priorities set by produce manager. Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods promptly, with appropriate notification to produce manager. Remove trash, clean cases and keep prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition. Use equipment safely. Monitor cooler and walk-in temperatures and follow procedures for handling breakdowns. Advise produce manager of equipment repair and replacement needs. Check deliveries for damage, quality and accuracy, notify produce manager of discrepancies. Help with unloading as needed. Rotate deliveries into storage. Maintain floor plan and regular rotation in walk-in cooler. Participate in periodic inventory.

Other Responsibilities:

Follow safe working practices. Attend department and storewide meetings. Perform other tasks assigned by produce manager. |

Qualification Standards Education/ Training:

High School education or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience:

Familiarity with natural foods preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to follow instructions well.

Attendance:

Regular, predictable attendance.

Other:

Ability to work closely with others. Familiarity with, or interest in produce. Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment (knives.) Essential Functions /

Tasks:

Requirements:

Physical:

Vision Ability to read product labels and to distinguish color for quality control. Hearing Hearing required to converse with customers and co-workers. Sense of Smell Ability to smell for inspecting product, sanitation standards. Gripping Pick up boxes, cans, other products, tools and equipment. Lifting Up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Stooping Stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts. Squatting Squat and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts. Push/Pull Occasional pushing/pulling of carts/racks weighing up to 500 pounds. Ability to push/pull a pallet jack weighing up to 1,000 pounds periodically. Kneeling Occasional kneeling. Climbing Occasional climbing. Bending Frequent bending. Reaching Reach overhead, front, side and back. Equipment Operation Ability to safely operate equipment. Carry Objects Ability to carry objects weighing up to 65 pounds. Sitting Not applicable. Walking Short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas. Standing Prolonged standing. Climate Ability to work in cold environments (cooler) on a regular basis.

Mental & Psychological Demands:

Comprehension Understands and retains directions. Reading/Writing Basic reading/ writing skills. Speaking Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers. Decision Making Use basic problem-solving techniques. Attention to

Task/Detail:

Critical Thinking Skills Organize tasks and set priorities. Multi-Tasking Perform and /or direct multiple tasks simultaneously. Interaction with

Others:

Customer Service Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner. Co-workers Work cooperatively with co-workers. General Maintain composure under all circumstances.

Revised:

7-15-09 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.