Produce Associate at Highland Square Mustard Seed Market and Cafe

Akron, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Stocking, Product Rotation, Quality Control, Produce Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Physical Stamina, Attention to Detail

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Grow your career with us here at Mustard Seed! At Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, we believe what you put in and on your body matters. That’s why everything on our shelves is made with real, natural ingredients, without the artificial additives. We’re committed to ingredient transparency so you can make informed choices for yourself and your family. It’s all part of our mission since 1981 to support a healthier lifestyle, every step of the way. Job Summary Provides excellent customer service, maintains pricing, stocking, and rotation of merchandise in the produce area, and receiving functions. Responsibilities Provides customers with prompt and courteous service or assistance. Assists in receiving and unloading merchandise; verifies items listed on vendor invoices are all delivered; checks products for quality, count, and condition. Stocks display cases and ensure proper rotation of products, takes finished products to refrigerated storage or shelf areas, maintains organized cooler. Follow procedures for receiving, code dating, trimming, storing, price marking and restocking products to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation. Knows various aspects of all produce including taste, preparation, or use and price differences between similar classes of products. Inform management of pricing problem areas or discrepancies. Handles damaged products according to company policy and assists in controlling the level of damaged goods. Maintains a safe and clean environment. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Works in a non-smoking environment where there is not physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc. Exposure to cold temperatures in produce cooler. Exposure to water in produce washing station. Equipment Operated Compactor Knife Bailer Pricing gun Personal Computer U-boat Push Cart Pineapple Corer Box Cutter Scale Processor Wrapping Machine Juice Machine (Montrose) Pallet Jack Pressure Washer Requirements Education And Experience (E = Essential D = Desired) High school education or equivalent is required 1+ years experience in retail environment is strongly preferred 1+ years experience in produce operations preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Verbal skills Ability to work with minimum supervision Interpersonal skills Physical Requirements Bending Carrying 50 lbs. Grasping Hearing (Auditory) Operating Equipment Standing Reading Reaching Walking Sight or Peripheral Vision Communication (Verbal) Writing Lifting 50 lbs. Telephone Usage

Responsibilities

The Produce Associate provides excellent customer service and maintains the pricing, stocking, and rotation of merchandise in the produce area. They also assist in receiving and unloading merchandise while ensuring product quality and organization.