Produce Clerk

Produce Clerk Job Description A Produce Clerk is responsible for maintaining the fresh produce section of a grocery store by ensuring fruits and vegetables are well-stocked, fresh, clean, and attractively displayed. This role focuses on quality control, customer service, and proper food handling. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Stock and rotate fresh fruits and vegetables on shelves and displays Inspect produce for freshness, quality, and spoilage; remove damaged items Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing displays Weigh, label, and package produce as needed Operate a cash register accurately while following all checkout and cash-handling procedures (cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC, gift cards, coupons, and checks) Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service, addressing complaints and feedback effectively. Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and prepared to work. Stock, rotate, and maintain merchandise in grocery, frozen, dairy, meat, and produce departments Assist with unloading delivery trucks and organizing product Maintain clean, safe, and organized store conditions including sales floor, restrooms, backroom, displays, and parking lot Retrieve shopping carts and maintain entrance areas Provide friendly, professional customer service Ensure proper product signage, pricing, and display standards Support other departments and complete additional duties as assigned Must Adhere to a uniform dress code QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English Prior retail or grocery experience Cash handling or POS experience Tailors messaging to meet the needs of diverse customers and team members Takes initiative and completes work with speed and accuracy PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift, and carry items weighing 20–50 pounds on a regular basis. Items weighing more than 50 pounds require a coordinated team lift. Stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, and twist for extended periods Push and pull carts and equipment Exposure to cold, heat, and cleaning chemicals SCOPE The Associate is responsible for performing assigned duties that support daily operations, customer service, and company standards. This role does not include supervisory or managerial authority and operates under the direction of store or department leadership.     EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT This job description provides a general overview of the role’s primary responsibilities and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The employee may be asked to perform additional tasks or take on other duties as assigned to support business needs.