Pearland Seafood - Perishables Rep - Part-Time

Responsibilities

H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Customers feel welcome. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in your career, we welcome you to join our community where People come first.

As a Perishable Representative, you are responsible for providing a well-stocked and well-maintained department while providing superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources People drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a :

HEART FOR PEOPLE... commitment to work hard to make sure People come first?

HEAD FOR BUSINESS... a strong sense of how what you do affects our Customers and our success?

PASSION FOR RESULTS... initiative to step up and do what needs doing?

We are looking for :

• a high school diploma; customer service and communication skills
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What is the work?

Customer Service :

Provides superior customer service

Takes orders from customers by telephone or in person

Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections

Food Service :

Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product

Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products

Scans in items on Telxon for production

Assists in technical areas as needed

Sales :

Merchandises product effectively

Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales

Makes regular announcements related to freshly-produced items, and to increase sales

Food Safety / Sanitation :

Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates / maintains equipment

Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards

Complies with departmental SOPs and store operating procedures

Additional Department-Specific Responsibilities :

Aguas :

Peels, cuts, and chops fresh fruits and vegetables

Prepares fresh specialty drinks and food products specific to the Aguas department

Floral :

Designs floral arrangements; provides a variety of fresh, quality products

Designs and executes merchandising programs

Tracks seasonal record when appropriate

Market :

Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for service meat counter and self-service counter

Ensures proper product rotation and storage

Maintains coolers and freezers

Weighs, prices, and packages selections

Operates power meat prep and process equipment

Produce :

Stocks and rotates product to ensure freshness

Assists floral department when needed

Communicates product knowledge to customers by explaining and providing samples

Cuts, wraps, and prices produce to be placed on sales floor

Maintains signing program

Seafood :

Knowledgeable about various fish and shellfish

Weighs, prices, and packages selections

Maintains coolers and freezers

What is your background?

Minimum age 18 (mandatory)

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Perishable Representative?

Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine)

Strong customer service skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Reading and writing skills

Planning and organizing skills

Can you...

Function in a fast-paced, retail environment

Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs

Perform the following, based on your Department

Market :

Constantly

reach at waist

Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull arms, grasp, cervical flexion

Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions

Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements

Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise

Demonstrate the ability to lift 90 lbs, and manage in excess of 90 lbs

Seafood :

Constantly

reach at waist

Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull with arms, grasp

Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions

Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, knees, and at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements, cervical flexion

Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise

Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, and manage in excess of 50 lbs

While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as Constantly : 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently : 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally : 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day

It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager.

05-2014