Now Hiring - Produce Clerk

Description

The Produce Clerk is responsible for keeping all store produce wet-rack and dry tables stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Produce Department. A Produce Clerk may be assigned the duties in the fresh juicing room.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of produce department, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Stocks produce department; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Produce Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Examines the rotation of all produce products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items.
• Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Ensures all wet racks are stocked, clean, and maintain proper temperatures.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Juice Room - responsibilities include preparing produce for designated FTFM juice recipes, producing juice, labeling and appropriate rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

Lifting / Carrying

Repetitive Motion

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%

Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions :

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

Company Information

A mission we can all believe in! We have a simple mission at Fresh Thyme - to improve the way our communities eat by offering fresh and healthy food at great values. We call it real food at real affordable prices. We continue our commitment to offer more items that are fresh, organic and free from not-so-healthy ingredients - food you feel good about with no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors or flavors. We believe in meeting our customers wherever they are on their journey toward healthier eating and total wellness with a selection of products that accommodates all diets and food restrictions. While our assortment of better-for-you products is amazing, the most important thing we offer is an even more amazing shopping experience - brought to you by our friendly team members.