Produce Clerk

About the Role

Collaborating with a team to deliver the finest produce presentation. Working in the most popular department. Teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce. Delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment. Helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers.

Responsibilities

• Live our name on a daily basis by handling, preparing and merchandising farm fresh produce properly to deliver the highest level of customer service and satisfaction
• Sustain a high level of product knowledge and product preparation
• Stock the Produce department, including presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Produce Department schematics
• Ensure tag and pricing accuracy
• Properly stock and rotate merchandise in the Produce Department, including trimming, watering, and merchandising of products to ensure fresh, high quality offerings
• Ensure proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability
• Answer questions from customers in a friendly and helpful manner
• Thrive in a fast pace environment

Restrictions for Team Members Under 18

• Using a knife (other than safety cutters)
• Using a ladder
• Operating garbage or cardboard compactor
• Operating any motor/electronically powered equipment (including manual pallet jacks)
• Working in coolers or freezers for prolonged periods of time

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Have and show mutual respect for others, maintaining a high-level code of ethics within Sprouts culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers
• Have good communication skills and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
• Be able to perform repetitious activities, and can multi-task, prioritize and stay organized
• Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4" to 72", for a distance up to 3 feet for between 10-50 hours without mechanical assistance
• Able to maneuver a utility cart holding 20 lbs. requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet
• Be able to walk up to 5 miles in an 8 hour shift
• Adhere to all safety, health, OSHA and Weights and Measures regulations
• Be able to perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate family's health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Company paid short-term disability coverage (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Paid holidays (eligibility requirements may apply)
• DailyPay – transfer your earned money any time before payday, get it the next business day for free

Why Sprouts

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey. At Sprouts, we're committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every Team Member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts. Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.