PRODUCE/LEAD CLERK

Pick And Save - Franklin, WI

Full-time

Franklin, WI

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The Produce/Lead Clerk is responsible for creating outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service in the Produce department. This role involves establishing a safe and clean environment, achieving sales and profit goals, and supervising all functions and activities within the department. The clerk will support day-to-day operations while promoting the company's core values and ensuring compliance with safety and food regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service.
• Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and fresh environment.
• Achieve sales and profit goals for the department.
• Monitor and control quality assurance standards.
• Direct and supervise all functions and activities for the Produce department.
• Support day-to-day functions of the Produce operations.
• Encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Communicate company, department, and job-specific information to associates.
• Establish performance goals for the department and empower associates to meet targets.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train and develop associates on job performance including inventory and stocking.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and recommending products.
• Offer product samples and inform customers of produce specials.
• Review and inspect products for quality and freshness.
• Utilize Fresh Insights for proper sell-through and shrink reduction.
• Recommend produce items to customers.
• Develop and implement a department business plan.
• Work in refrigerated areas and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Implement merchandising promotional plans for the department.
• Keep associates informed about current and upcoming promotions.
• Monitor and control expenses for the department.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and stocking conditions.
• Ensure price integrity including shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Assist in the inventory process and maintain temperature logs.
• Reinforce safety programs and identify unsafe conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Nice-to-haves

• Management experience preferred.
• Produce experience.