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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: ProduceClerk
Location: PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site
Reports To: Manager, Produce
Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time
Exemption Type: Non-Exempt
Travel Required: No
Wage Scale: ClerkLevel
Updated: 07/28/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

The ProduceClerk provides prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service, maintainsthe produce department’s presentation, and assistswith inventory and stocking.

KNOWLEDGE:

Basic understanding of produce products and handling techniques.
Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.

SKILLS:

Excellent customer service.
Basic math skills for weighing and pricing.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.

ABILITIES:

Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequentlyand up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects.
Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
Move quickly and efficiently to assistcustomers and manage workload.
Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: No prior experience is required; on-the-job training is provided. Previousretail or customer service experience is a plus.

Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing,and stocking to ensure accuracy, product quality,and proper rotation.
Replenish the produce department’s fruits, vegetables, and other items as assigned.
Move products in and out of storage areas for proper display and storage of goods,including in refrigerating storage boxes.
Assistin maintaininginventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover for maximum sales and to minimize out-of-stockor overstocked products.
Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assistin controlling the level of damaged goods.
Monitor expirationdates of label goods to ensure only fresh products are available for customer purchase
Maintain a clean, attractive, and friendly department to help ensure a favorable department image to customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.