Produce Clerk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.50 - $17.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

diverse work culture
Competitive wages
flexible schedules
associate discounts
Career growth opportunities
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Albertsons Companies Inc. is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, operating over 2,200 stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under a variety of well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, and many more. With a rich history and strong local roots combined with a national presence, Albertsons is committed to bringing people together around the joys of food and inspiring well-being in the communities it serves. The company values its diverse and inclusive workplace culture and prioritizes creating a work environment where every associate has access to opportunities for growth and development. As a company at the forefront of retail innovation, Albertsons is dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and delivering superior customer experiences through its knowledgeable and engaged teams.

The Produce Clerk role at Albertsons is essential in maintaining the quality and freshness of produce products while delivering exceptional customer service. This position requires candidates with true open availability, including weekends, who take pride in their work and are eager to grow within the company. The Produce Clerk exemplifies and ensures strong customer service in all aspects of their job, providing a superior quality product that exceeds customers' expectations. This role involves maintaining adequate fresh inventory, preparing and organizing produce displays, and handling various department duties such as rotating products and ensuring compliance with food safety and labeling standards.

In this role, you will maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on fast and friendly service, assisting customers by making product suggestions and engaging in suggestive selling techniques. You will also answer telephone inquiries, resolve customer complaints, and collaborate with the store director as necessary. Your responsibilities include preparing, stocking, rotating, and trimming produce, maintaining cleanliness and organization of work and display areas, and ensuring proper product coding and temperature control to meet company standards. This position requires manual dexterity, physical stamina, and attention to detail to handle produce safely and accurately. The ability to operate related equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, knives, and cleaning machines is also essential.

Albertsons offers a supportive work environment with competitive wages paid weekly, flexible work schedules, associate discounts, and health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans. You will have the opportunity to work with leaders invested in your training, career growth, and development while being part of a team that values people first, embraces diversity, and acts as owners committed to raising the bar. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the local community through your work and be part of a company that prioritizes employee well-being and a healthy future. Bring your flavor to Albertsons and join a team that welcomes your unique talents and enthusiasm for food and customer service.

Job Requirements

  • True open availability including weekends
  • Ability to frequently reach, lift, and maneuver objects up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to bend, stoop, and reach frequently
  • Ability to push and pull loaded hand trucks and pallet jacks
  • Good attendance
  • Mental alertness for safe and accurate work completion
  • Compliance with company grooming standards
  • Willingness to work in refrigerated conditions
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards
  • Must comply with company policies and applicable laws

Job Qualifications

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of company practices and Produce Department policies
  • Ability to operate relevant equipment
  • Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics, weights, and measures
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor
  • Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
  • Understanding of product variety, standards, perishability, and labeling
  • Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks

Job Duties

  • Maintains atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with fast and friendly service
  • Assists customers by making product suggestions
  • Engages in suggestive selling via telephone, in-store intercom, and one-on-one interaction
  • Answers and responds to incoming calls appropriately
  • Receives and resolves customer complaints and reports to Store Director
  • Ensures adequate product quantity, quality, and freshness
  • Prepares, stocks, rotates, trims, cuts, wraps, trays, displays, and waters produce
  • Maintains and organizes produce cooler and tables
  • Builds produce displays and discards outdated or spoiled products
  • Ensures cleanliness of work area and department
  • Implements promotional and seasonal displays
  • Maintains Salad Bar and Fresh-Made areas where applicable
  • Follows department standards and opening/closing procedures
  • Ensures enforcement of proper product code dating
  • Assists with physical inventory every four weeks
  • Uses equipment like pallet jack, hand truck, knives, scissors, safety cutters, and Sterilox machine
  • Performs receiving duties including verifying orders and inspecting quality
  • Maintains accurate department records and paperwork
  • Ensures proper product signing with accurate pricing and labeling
  • Complies with safety, sanitation, and grooming standards
  • Performs all duties safely, accurately, and with integrity

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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