Part Time, Produce Clerk

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• Stocks produce/floral department; includes presentation and rotation 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. * Â
• Scheduling flexibility
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Weekly pay
• 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• Team member discount
• Must have the ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%
• Career growth opportunities . All positions at Fresh Thyme Market are required to execute their daily job responsibilities in addition to focusing on sales and customer service. It is the expectation of each employee to maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to be a team player. The Produce Clerk is responsible for keeping the Produce Department 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. . Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
• Walk Continuously 2-8 hours
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
• Paid parental leave
• Balance Frequently 34-66%
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Bend Occasionally 1-33%
• Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products. Job Function Analysis Physical Demands
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%
• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%
• Ensures cleanliness of produce department, floral area, 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.
• 51-100 lbs. Never 0% 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.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%
• Drive Frequently 2-4 hours
• Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Floral department processes and procedures.
• Participates and runs the cut fruit and vegetable program.
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%
• Care.com/back-up care assistance
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the department.
• Sit Rarely 1-2 hours
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33% Lifting/Carrying
• High school diploma or equivalency degree.