Produce Clerk

SUMMARY

The Niemann Harvest Market Produce Clerk duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, merchandising, controlling shrink and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Learn and use the three Es: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
• Customer engagement: Suggestive selling, sampling
• Knows seasonality, use, and taste of products offered
• Quality assurance checks of department
• Proper handling and rotation of product
• Promote and support established programs
• Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
• Promote Sales
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion/purpose
• Foodie/farmer
• Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
• People enthusiast/outgoing
• Genuine
• Good communicator/desire to share
• Trendy/fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Ability to prioritize and multi task
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Integrity
• Detailed
• High energy level
• Adaptability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• None required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handlers Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use standard produce equipment including, but not limited to,
• Knives
• Wrapper

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Taste
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Balance
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently

• Moving mechanical parts

Occasionally

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

Min. Wage up to $17/hour (IL Locations Only)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location