Produce Clerk Part Time

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Care.com/back-up care assistance
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Scheduling flexibility
• Weekly pay

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

• · 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.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• 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.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• 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.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Participates and runs the cut fruit and vegetable program.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the department.

Education and Experience

• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Floral department processes and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Must understand proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Must have the ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

• Bend Occasionally 1-33%
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%
• Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%
• Drive Frequently 2-4 hours
• Sit Rarely 1-2 hours
• Walk Continuously 2-8 hours
• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%
• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%
• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%
• Balance Frequently 34-66%

Lifting/Carrying

• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 51-100 lbs. Never 0%
• 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

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.