Produce Clerk (Part-time)

Location: Operations – Iowa City

Reports to: Produce Team Leader

Employment Type: Part‑time, Non‑Exempt

About the Role

The Produce Clerk supports daily department operations while helping create a fresh, abundant, and welcoming produce experience for every customer. This role works across multiple areas of the department including stocking, culling, product preparation, receiving support, customer assistance, and maintaining clean and shopper‑ready displays and workspaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, welcoming, and helpful customer service throughout the department and store.
• Stock displays, racks, bins, and coolers fully and attractively to convey abundance, quality, and freshness.
• Cull displays throughout shifts, removing low‑quality product following established quality and shrink procedures.
• Trim, wash, bundle, and prepare produce following department standards and priorities.
• Maintain accurate, clean signage, labels, and pricing across the department.
• Support receiving, rotation, and back‑stock organization while checking for quality and damage.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation across displays, coolers, and workspaces.
• Assist customers with product questions, selection guidance, samples, special orders, and carry‑outs.
• Work collaboratively with team members across departments to support daily operations.

Success Indicators

• Customers experience a fresh, abundant, and welcoming produce department every day.
• Displays, coolers, and shelves remain fully stocked, rotated, and quality‑checked.
• Product preparation, signage, and presentation standards are consistently maintained.
• Tasks are completed with attention to detail, food safety, and quality.
• Team members contribute positively to department culture and operational flow.

Qualifications

• Produce, grocery, retail, or food‑service experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support multiple areas of the department and store.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication and reliability.
• Interest in natural, organic, and local foods preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and work in cool, damp conditions.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $15.00, based on experience, interview, and skills test.

Benefits

This position offers competitive hourly pay aligned with market benchmarks for similar cooperative retail roles, along with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, staff discounts, and retirement plan options for eligible team members.

Schedule

Part‑time, 18–28 hours per week (20–24 hours preferred).