Produce Clerk 3
Oliver's Market, Stony Point, NY, United States
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.
Operate equipment (e.g., electric pallet jack, hand trucks, knives, etc.).
Answer 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 report safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
Work all scheduled shifts and attend 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
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.
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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.
Operate equipment (e.g., electric pallet jack, hand trucks, knives, etc.).
Answer 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 report safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
Maintain a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
Work all scheduled shifts and attend 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
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.
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