Produce Merchandiser

Job Summary of Produce Merchandiser:

Assist in the maintenance and functioning of the Produce Department, ensuring that items are fresh, well-supplied, and displayed attractively, while also providing assistance to team members for exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities of Produce Merchandiser:

• Ensure that information about the quality, quantity, and freshness of products is accurately verified and effectively communicated.
• Carry out activities such as trimming, packaging, weighing, and pricing to organize merchandise for sale in the designated area
• Display goods in a neat and colorful presentation.
• Make sure the counters maintain the expected level of freshness.
• Maintenance tasks for equipment and housekeeping duties for the backroom and sales section.
• Be vigilant in overseeing the case temperatures and immediately notify the responsible manager of any temperature failures that occur.
• Preserve favorable customer relations with timely and respectful service.
• Follow the established guidelines and procedures for the department.
• Prioritize cleanliness and hygiene by adhering to the clean as you go standard.
• Be informed about the product and its range of applications.
• Provide a courteous greeting to all visitors while being attentive to their behavior.
• Comply with the guidelines and protocols set forth in the Employee Handbook
• Assist in the receiving and unpacking of merchandise.
• Transport goods to chilled units and designated storage areas.
• Check supply levels and inform the Produce Manager about necessary orders.

Qualifications of Produce Merchandiser:

• Basic math skills and ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
• Must have strong communication skills for assisting the customers.
• Must have dexterity in hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in their specified areas.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.

This employer must communicate the rights of all job applicants under federal employment laws, underscoring their commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.