Job Details

Produce Clerk 3 (Part Time)
Location: Montecito
Department: Produce

PRODUCE CLERK 3

REGULAR PART TIME - $19.00-22.00/HR

SHIFTS: EVENINGS/CLOSING SHIFTS - WEEKENDS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

Your job as Produce Clerk 3 focuses on providing excellent and friendly customer service and contributing to the daily operation of the Produce Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of produce. (e.g. conventional, organic, seasonal, etc.)
• Assist with developing and maintaining product displays on the sales floor, including proper and accurate signage. (e.g. merchandising, facing products, pulling inventory, rotating perishable items, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and organized produce backroom, produce racks, and walk-in cooler.
• Accurately practice FIFO product rotation to minimize and control spoilage.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Operation of equipment. (e.g. electric pallet jack, hand trucks, knives, etc)
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Follow and ensure compliance with established procedures, including Weight and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• Retail or Grocery experience: 1+ years.
• Basic knowledge of produce (e.g. local, conventional, organic, seasonal).
• Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills.
• Conversational English skills required when working with customers.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position:

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Constantly lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent-to-Constant exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits for Part Time employees will follow all applicable regulation s.