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Working in a Team Environment the Produce Clerk provides Leadership, manages the produce section of the store. Duties include:
Display / merchandise fresh produce according to store policies and procedures, which include: rotation of stock, trimming and preparation, washing, culling and quality policing, displaying for sale and pricing signage.
Train others on following specific procedures of overnight care, opening and stocking / merchandising.
Receive and examine fresh produce, store and keep back cooler clean and organized
Rotate and move fresh produce merchandise from storage and display.
Claim excessive spoilage damage and/or shortages.
Record stock inventory and order from supplier.
Prepare value added to assist controlling shrinkage and spoilage to maintain margin controls.
Implement store policies with respect to sanitation, cleanliness and safety of employees and customers by: sweeping and mopping of floors as specified; keeping all aisles and passageways clear of obstacles and; keeping all shelves, bins, fixtures, utensils and related produce equipment clean and sanitary.
Assist in all respects of maintaining the highest standards of customer service and relations.
Acquire produce product knowledge by the reading and studying of materials provided, follow store procedures and policies.
Put customers through till, cashier responsibilities which includes selling lottery, tobacco, scaling, refunds, exchanges, gift cards, etc.
Perform such other duties that may be assigned.
Lumsden Supermarket has employee group benefits, provides ongoing training and implements a team approach that supports a healthy productive workplace.
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Specific Skills
- Stock shelves and display areas
- Operate cash register
- Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom
- Keep stock clean and in order
- Direct customers to location of articles sought
- Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers, for shipment or delivery
- Customer service oriented
- Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items
- Order stock
- Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors)
Work Setting
- Grocery store
- Produce department
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)