<p>A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCE CLERK As a Produce Clerk, you have the artistic ability to present a collage of fresh, crisp, bright fruits and vegetables. To truly be successful in the position, the individual needs to be thoughtful and passionate about his or her work. In this role the produce department is your canvas, and you will enjoy creating a colorful masterpiece for your customers to enjoy. The possibilities are endless and this is your opportunity to work with the fresh ingredients that nourish the community.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company's customer service standards and policies and procedures.</p> <ul> <li>Speak with customers to address dissatisfaction, if any with any, service or product or other problems related with the operation of the produce area. </li><li>Inform customers about produce, provide samples and promote sales within department. </li><li>Receive produce deliveries, build and maintain produce displays, and rotate stock as needed. </li><li>Obtain produce from receiving area and move to produce department using hand truck or pallet jack. </li><li>Prepare product for placement on sales floor through the company crisping process by trimming, washing, banding, and placing in cooler to be crisped. </li><li>Ensure freshness of produce on sales floor. </li><li>Maintain area and conduct business in accordance with all federal, state and local weights and measures, sanitation, food safety and general safety regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines. </li><li>Manage price accuracy by applying new price tags, including making signs as needed. </li><li>Clean produce display areas and back room area, including floors, sinks, tables, scales, mirrors, sprayers, wet and dry racks. </li><li>Transport bag rolls and twist ties to display areas and place in racks. </li><li>Constantly inspect floors for debris and water. </li><li>Assist with produce ordering and inventories as requested. </li><li>Perform temperature checks twice daily. </li><li>Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy. </li></ul> <p>Pay Rate: $24.11-$24.11</p> <p>"Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include healthcare, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity."</p> <p>MUST include expiration date on posting. Or, if we are going to accept constant applications include the following language: "Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis."</p>