Produce Clerk-Morning/Evening and Weekend Availability-Cosentino's Price Chopper 109 N Cedar St. Belton, Mo. 64012

About the Role

To assist customers in their shopping experience by providing them with fresh, high-quality produce in the most efficient, friendly, and courteous manner possible. This is a non-exempt position that formally reports to the Produce Manager.

Requirements

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.
• Prepare, package, and neatly display all products in the produce department.
• Inspect product for freshness, damage, and dates and utilize proper rotation techniques.
• Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• Remove any damaged, un-saleable, or returnable product from shelves and follow proper procedures for damage claims.
• Keep your work area and department clean and safe for customers and coworkers.
• Quickly unload and sort incoming shipments and neatly stock them in their designated areas without damaging merchandise.
• Label or price any merchandise that requires marking and know how to obtain price signs when necessary.
• Be knowledgeable about department products, procedures, and policies to accurately answer customer questions.
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when to involve store management.
• Comply with and encourage others to follow all health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal skills for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrate basic math and reading skills required for the position.
• Promote new items and weekly specials through merchandising and creative displays.
• Suggest additional products or services to promote sales.
• Complete additional tasks identified by management, assist other stores or departments as needed, and gain new skills when necessary.

Physical Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 72 inches, twisting at the waist, and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 25 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods on tile, asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
• Able to work in colder conditions of grocery coolers and freezers.
• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5 ft (non-essential).