Produce Handler

Job Summary of Produce Handler:

In the Produce Department, you will price, stock, and rotate products while providing excellent customer service as a Produce Handler. You will keep the department neat, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing while making sure the fruit is handled correctly, fresh, and presented beautifully. Along with supporting department operations, assisting with deliveries, and adhering to food safety regulations, you will also promote business initiatives and offer amiable customer service.

Responsibilities of Produce Handler:

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, storing, and restocking produce to ensure quality and freshness.
• Be knowledgeable in and able to differentiate between various types of produce, including taste, seasonality, use, and pricing differences.
• Keep display cases and other merchandising areas stocked, signed, and attractively arranged.
• Control freshness, quality, and temperature of products by following safe food handling practices.
• Handle spoiled or damaged products according to Company policy.
• Regularly lift, pull, push, and rotate merchandise that weighs 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 60 lbs.
• Unload deliveries and transport merchandise to the Produce Department using appropriate equipment.
• Check refrigeration and storage areas for proper performance and report issues immediately.
• Utilize and maintain department equipment properly; report equipment problems promptly.
• Maintain sanitation standards by sweeping, mopping, and removing refuse as needed.
• Operate baler and compactor in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy, including uniform, name badge, and hair restraint requirements.
• Use disposable gloves and follow QA hand washing standards when handling food.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Adhere to HAZCOM procedures and manufacturer guidelines for safe use of chemical products.
• Understand and follow all Country of Origin Label (C.O.O.L.) regulations for produce items.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines for the Produce Department.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Perform all duties in accordance with ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Stand at assigned workstation for the duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Produce Handler:

• Those handling balers, forklifts, power jacks, and slicers must meet the requirement of being 18 years old or above.
• Skill in proficiently understanding, analyzing, interpreting, reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Ability to manage basic numerical operations.
• Ability to stand and walk without interruption throughout the scheduled work shift.
• Having the ability to maintain an upright posture, flex, rotate, stretch, push, pull, and regularly lift 25 lbs., with the capability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to adapt to different temperature requirements, including refrigerated and high-moisture situations.
• Competence in managing fresh, dried, or processed goods, spices, and powdered substances without facing any negative consequences.
• Capacity to withstand dust and cleaning agents while performing routine cleaning responsibilities at home.
• Proficiency in engaging with clients in a helpful and friendly demeanor.
• Talent for working in unison with teammates.
• Skills to work all assigned shifts and comply with all regulations related to timekeeping and attendance.

We are living our Purpose - To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals.