Produce Associate

About the role

McKinnon's Market in Salem, New Hampshire, is seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to join our Produce Department. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. The Produce Clerk is responsible for stocking and maintaining an attractive, fresh, and well-organized produce department while providing friendly and helpful customer service. Previous produce or grocery experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and properly store produce deliveries.
• Stock and maintain produce displays and refrigerated cases.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.
• Rotate inventory and promptly remove damaged or out-of-date products.
• Prepare, weigh, package, and price produce as needed.
• Maintain accurate department pricing and signage.
• Keep the department, storage areas, and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Assist customers with questions and product selections.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and safe-work procedures.
• Use proper shrink-control and product-handling practices.
• Answer department telephone calls professionally and promptly.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Produce Manager or store management.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow with our Produce Team.
• Dependable, hardworking, and able to follow instructions.
• Strong attention to product quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, wet, and cold environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, grasp objects, and climb ladders safely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to push or pull carts carrying up to 100 pounds of product.
• Previous produce, grocery, or retail experience is preferred.
• Flexible availability is required, including a combination of daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Open availability is strongly preferred.

Job types: Full-time and Part-time. Location: Salem, New Hampshire.