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Associated Grocers of New England

Produce Clerk

Associated Grocers of New England, Jericho, Vermont, us, 05465

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Description

Assume duties of other team mates when one is out due to personal or other work related obligations. You will receive the required training for any position you are asked to cover for.

Responsible for assisting produce manager in ordering, ensuring proper receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of merchandise and building of displays while exceeding health department and food safety standards.

Ensure produce shelving and display units are maintained, cleaned and organized. All products must be properly tagged, labeled and rotated.

Work towards learning all aspects of the current position and position yourself to take on more responsibility to progress to the next level.

Maintain produce display, prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition.

Assist with monthly department inventories as directed.

Assist customers with produce questions and special orders. Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation in a friendly, courteous manner.

Follow “COOL” (Country of Origin Labeling) guidelines and requirements.

Trim, wash, bundle produce as needed.

Ensure unsellable items are properly disposed of.

Work with the Produce Manager to research under-performing areas within the department for improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

Computer knowledge.

Produce background preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers, employees and management.

Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task and maintain focus.

Must have flexible schedule availability.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical retail work environment.

Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs (20-40) lifting frequency.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to work in different control climate.

Use of machinery: wrapper, box cutter.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Wholesale

Essex Junction, VT $16.75-$20.30

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