PRODUCE CLERK FOOD 4 LESS HAMMER LANE # 5

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PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 23 retail grocery stores throughout the central valley and central coast of California. Sixteen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the FOOD 4 LESS banner and seven of our stores are Hispanic format with the RANCHO SAN MIGUEL MARKET banner. We believe at PAQ, Inc. that our Employee Owners are our most valuable asset, and we currently have an opening for

Job Title: Produce Clerk

Location: PAQ, Inc

Reports To: Produce Manager

Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time

Exemption Type: Non-Exempt

Updated:06/06/2024

Job Summary:

The Produce Clerk assists the Produce Manager in achieving the sales and profit goals established for the department. Additionally, they are also responsible for contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers, including assisting in maintaining department quality standards.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Follows approved procedures for receiving product, pricing and stocking to ensure accuracy as well as product quality and proper rotation.
• Replenishes fruits, vegetables, and various other items in the produce department as assigned.
• Moves product in and out of storage areas for proper display and storage of goods including in refrigerating storage boxes.
• Assists in maintaining inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover for maximum sales and to minimize out of stock or overstocked products.
• Handles damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assists in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Monitors expiration dates of label goods to ensure only fresh products are available for customer purchase
• Assists in ensuring a favorable department image to customers by maintaining a clean, attractive and friendly department.
• Maintains a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times including observing company appearance standards.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Follows local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
• Complies with all state, county and local weights and measures laws and labeling requirements.
• Reports malfunctioning refrigeration or equipment to store management immediately.
• Observes shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by store management.
• Greets all customers and provides them with prompt and courteous service
• Performs all other duties and assignments as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1+ years of Produce Clerk experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to follow marketing plans for effective space management based on product movement, customer demand and profitability.
• Ability to follow company protocols for receiving product to ensure product quality standards and accuracy of quantity.
• Good verbal communication skills

• Ability to follow all safety protocols including food safety and properly utilizing and maintaining necessary equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and use hands to stock and prepare product and maintain department sanitization.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. as needed.
• Hand eye coordination and dexterity to properly utilize equipment to stock refrigerated sections of departments as well as displays.

Work Conditions:

• Standard Work Hours: Typically, every day of the week including weekends and holidays with occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Work environment includes refrigerated storage areas and relatively damp or humid conditions including wet or slippery floor surfaces.
• Noise levels are typically moderate but can be extremely noisy if a need arises to check on refrigeration or enter the compressor/machine room.
• Dress Code: Professional and presentable, allowing for working in colder environment and utilizing safety toe when operating electric pallet jacks or forklifts.

PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel offers excellent health benefits, enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified may vary.

EEO/Inclusivity - As PAQ, Inc. continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.