Produce Supply Clerk

Job Summary of Produce Supply Clerk:

At Fresh Thyme Market, it is mandatory for all staff to fulfill their daily responsibilities while actively engaging in sales efforts and prioritizing customer service. Employees are expected to maintain a positive attitude and exhibit a spirit of teamwork.

The core duties of the Produce Supply Clerk include maintaining a well-stocked and clean Produce Department, assisting customers, and displaying a positive and energetic demeanor. The individual in this position is required to follow all procedural guidelines outlined by the Produce Department.

Responsibilities of Produce Supply Clerk:

• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the produce department, floral area, storage facility, and workspace by performing tasks such as cleaning shelves and items, preventing liquid spills on the floor, and removing hazardous debris to enhance the overall safety of the environment.
• Stocks department employees oversee the floral area, undertaking responsibilities such as organizing and rotating merchandise, displaying products in an appealing manner, replenishing stock levels when necessary, adhering to the Produce Department's set layout for product placement, and ensuring the accuracy of tags and pricing.
• Helps customers effectively by responding to inquiries, assisting with purchases, providing information, and guiding product selection; involves sales techniques and cross-selling strategies.
• Verifies the correctness of orders by assessing the contents, amount, and state of the merchandise.
• Watches over the point of purchase displays, ensuring a selection of recipe cards, discount coupons, promotional materials, and information on complementary food items.
• Involves working with instruments such as blades, measuring tools, wrapping devices, compacting machinery, waste disposal units, pallet moving equipment, and manual transport carts.
• Being part of pre-inventory preparation includes responsibilities like sorting out back stock and validating tag alignment with the products.
• In charge of the operation of the fruit and vegetable slicing program.
• Holds the department accountable for achieving sales targets and maintaining profitability.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the products and their preparation procedures at all times.
• Regularly inspects the department to uphold a well-kept and sanitary condition for an organized and clean look.
• Assigned tasks may include other obligations.

Qualification of Produce Supply Clerk:

• Fulfillment of requirements for a high school diploma or an equivalent degree.
• It is beneficial to have acquired 1-2 years of grocery retail background to confidently manage Floral department processes and procedures.
• Having worked in the natural foods industry before is a plus.
• The unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service must be upheld continuously.
• Thriving in the ever-changing landscape of high-volume retail requires the ability to adapt, especially when working closely with a team representing different areas of expertise.
• Demonstrating a proactive approach in problem-solving is required.
• Capacity to be flexible and adapt in various contexts.
• A high level of attention to detail is crucial, along with the aptitude to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills are valuable for engaging with peers and senior management across different functions within the organization.
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks at once and maintain a high level of organization is key.
• Should be capable of collaborating and assisting in the accomplishment of team targets.
• Willingness to adjust work hours and days based on business requirements.
• Knowledge of Health Department protocols and rules relevant to a grocery retail setting is essential.
• Proficiency in basic math, weighing techniques, and quantifying measurements is required.
• Necessary skills include the capability to push and pull hand trucks that are carrying a full load and operate box cutters effectively.
• One must have a grasp on the appropriate techniques for managing, preparing, identifying the best time to use products, and the right shelf life for each item.

Job Function Analysis of Produce Supply Clerk:

Physical Demands:

• Allot an hour or two only occasionally for this activity
• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours
• Maintain a consistent walking pace for a stretch of time lasting between 2 and 8 hours
• Driving for 2 to 4 hours at a time is a common practice for many individuals
• Balance Frequently 34-66%
• Bend Occasionally 1-33%
• The task of ascending heights within the range of 2 to 6 feet occurs occasionally, usually amounting to about 1 to 33% of the time
• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%
• Engage in frequent reaching movements, both forward and overhead, within the range of 34% to 66% of the time
• Twist slightly at the waist periodically, amounting to 1-33% of the duration

Lifting/Carrying:

• In the range of 0-10 lbs, with occasional spikes to 33%
• The weight to be handled can intermittently be within the 11-25 pound range
• Lifting items within the range of 26-50 pounds may occur periodically, with an estimated frequency of 1-33%
• The threshold for weight falls between 51 and 100 pounds, with 0% excluded

Repetitive Motion:

• Grasping objects with both hands, including the right and left, is a widely observed behavior, occurring with a frequency of 34% to 66%
• Precise manipulation skills are evident sporadically, typically falling between 1-33%
• Occasional shifts between pushing and pulling movements play a role in a fraction of the overall motion, typically between 1% and 33%
• No lower extremities whatsoever