Produce Stocker

About the position

The Produce Stocker is responsible for building and maintaining attractive displays of fresh produce while providing prompt, friendly, and courteous customer service. This role aims to help meet department goals for sales, margins, labor, and customer service. The position reports to the Produce Manager and operates on Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., totaling 8 hours of work.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, friendly, courteous manner, referring them to other staff members when necessary.
• Offer samples and suggestions for purchases and ways to prepare products.
• Help customers with special orders.
• Replenish and rotate displays, culling several times daily, and following stocking priorities set by Produce Manager.
• Notify Produce Buyer and/or Produce Manager of out-of-stocks.
• Pull damaged or spoiled goods promptly, following appropriate procedures for disposals and notification to the Produce Manager.
• Label items accurately with PLC sticker and/or signs.
• Report pricing discrepancies to Produce Manager and/or Scanning Coordinator.
• Inventory back stock for assigned sections(s) and notify Produce Manager of inventory replenishment needs based on established guidelines.
• Assure accuracy of all signage in assigned sections(s).
• Be responsible for safety in the workplace by creating a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns to a manager or member of the Safety Committee, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Follow department policies and procedures.
• Check deliveries to verify piece counts, damage and quality, notifying Produce Buyer and/or Produce Manager of discrepancies and/or problems.
• Help with unloading as needed and rotate back stock.
• Remove trash, clean cases and mirrors, and maintain retail, prep, and storage areas in clean, orderly condition throughout shift.
• Monitor cooler and walk-in temperatures, following established procedures for breakdowns.
• Use equipment safely.

Requirements

• Retail produce experience helpful.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Familiarity with organic produce helpful.
• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures of Hunger Mountain Co-op.
• Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to be physically present onsite at the Co-op to perform the requirements of this position.