What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Associate position at Downingtown?
Primary Functions:
The Produce Associate is responsible for stocking and rotating produce and flowers according to Department standards
Essential Functions:
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures with respect to department operations, quality, safe food handling, to ensure compliance state, federal and OSHA safety and sanitation regulations.
- Stocks and rotates product to maintain displays, freshness, and quality.
- Unloading and breaking down deliveries as needed; stocking cases and coolers with products.
- Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising and product quality on the sales floor.
- Cuts and packages fresh fruits and vegetables for display.
- Any other duties as assigned.
The Produce Associate must be self-motivated, flexible, conscientious, organized, and have a good attention to detail. Also, must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and interface well with management, co-workers, and the public. The Producer Associate must have the ability to work in fast-paced environment, have good judgement and make decisions. Must be proficient with produce resources, math, pricing, and technology.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent a plus
- 0-1 years’ experience in Produce
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Ability to be in a stationary position and/or move about for various intervals
- Ability to utilize the phone (requiring auditory and verbal senses)
- Ability to utilize computer for various intervals (requiring finger dexterity/visual acuity)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regular and predictable attendance
Special Instructions
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