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

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

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.

• This role requires availability on nights and weekends. We are looking to fill 5 open positions.*

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for the sales and profitability in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates and runs the cut fruit and vegetable program.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• · Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• 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.

Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

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

Lifting/Carrying

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