Night Produce Clerk-North Salt Lake

Position Summary

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain dedicated to providing a delightful shopping experience for guests. We prioritize high-quality products, exceptional service, and community involvement. The Produce Clerk role is crucial in creating a fresh and inviting shopping environment. Key responsibilities include stocking, rotating, and merchandising produce, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards.

Primary Position Duties

• Stock, rotate, and maintain fresh produce displays, ensuring quality, freshness, and appearance.
• Monitor product levels and replenish as needed throughout the day.
• Inspect produce for signs of spoilage, damage, or quality concerns, removing unsellable items promptly.
• Set up and break down produce displays and promotional signage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary department, including coolers, prep areas, and display cases.
• Aid guests by answering questions, offering product suggestions, and locating items.
• Prepare value-added items such as cut fruit or packaged produce items when needed.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines as outlined in company training.
• Assist in receiving and unloading deliveries, checking for accuracy and quality.
• Support team members and leadership in achieving department goals and standards.

Guest Service

• Greet and assist guests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Provide knowledgeable answers to guest inquiries.
• Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
• Displays excellent problem-solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the "Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company."
• Be familiar with, and assist customers with, the use of Lee’s Marketplace website.

Product Handling

• Stock shelves and maintain displays according to store standards.
• Ensure product freshness by watching for quality in receiving, rotating stock, and checking expiration dates.
• Unload deliveries and organize stock rooms as needed.
• Check all incoming items for quality and expiration dates.
• Ensure that all perishable items are stored at the correct temperature to prevent spoilage.
• Use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) system to reduce waste.
• Follow all recipes and processes accurately to maintain product consistency and quality.
• Ensure that produce production goods are packaged appropriately to maintain freshness and comply with food safety regulations.
• Contribute towards the display of produce goods in the store, ensuring products are neatly arranged and rotated regularly for maximum freshness and appeal.
• Adjust production amounts based on demand to avoid excess unsold goods with direction from Leadership.
• Ensure that any waste is disposed of properly or recycled according to store policies.

Cleanliness and Safety

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure that all products are stored at the proper temperatures to prevent spoilage.
• Utilize proper hygiene practices including regular hand washing, use of gloves, and proper sanitation of equipment.
• Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to Leadership.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary.
• Contribute towards the cleaning responsibilities in the department.

Team Collaboration

• Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.
• Encourage all team members to reach the highest level of teamwork and guest service at all times.
• Communicate and support the Lee’s Marketplace Mission statement and Core Values.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, production environment with tact and patience.
• Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date.
• Attends departmental, store, and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.
• Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to Leadership.
• Be a professional example for all team members to follow.

Position Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16yrs+
• Availability: Flexible, including evenings, weekends, and holidays according to the needs of the store
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment; repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance; occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.

Tools And Machinery

• Pallet jack
• Wheeler
• Trash compactor
• Blenders/mixers
• Slicers/knives
• Wrapping machine
• Scales
• Trays, pans, racks
• Tempering tools
• Temperature-controlled rooms
• Computers
• Phones
• Any other items seen fit for role

Education Or Skills

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Students actively pursuing a high school diploma or GED are welcome to apply. No previous work experience required. Must demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Ability to learn new technology quickly. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to handle customer inquiries and complaints effectively. Strong math skills. Ability to read and follow instructions. Good verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage/salary. Paid time and a quarter on Sundays. Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances. 10% discount, restrictions apply. Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations. Paid Time Off to those who qualify.

Work Environment

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Safety forward atmosphere.
• Innovative, supportive, and input-driven management team.