Produce Clerk jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Produce Clerk is responsible for assisting customers in the produce department of a grocery store. Answers questions and helps patrons find requested produce items. Being a Produce Clerk prepares items for display, ensures that display cases are adequately stocked and ensures freshness of produce. Handles produce items in a safe manner and ensures that the department is always clean and neat. Additionally, Produce Clerk may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Produce Clerk may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Produce Clerk
  • New Leaf Community Markets
  • Capitola, CA FULL_TIME
  • Who is New Leaf Community Markets?
    New Leaf Community Markets opened its doors as a small cooperative in 1985 on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We learned early on, that the well-being of our guests, staff, and community starts with sustainable, locally-produced food. Farm-to-table all the way! We’ve partnered with open-minded producers who care as deeply about our people, the planet, and social justice as we do, from day one.

    Our mission is to be a purveyor of good – from offering the best local and natural foods to taking care of our staff, community, and environment. We love what we do, and we know that it’s our passionate staff who make it all possible. We’re committed to taking care of our people by leading the way with progressive employment practices.

    Every day, we work to create an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness – a place where staff can thrive, and differences are celebrated. As a member of the New Leaf Community Markets team, you can count on an inclusive, friendly environment and a welcoming group of inspired individuals who love people, great food, and being a part of a community gathering place.

    Ingredients You’ll Bring to the Table:
    You love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.

    You embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect; and you are driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.

    What’s on Your Plate:
    Job Title: Produce Clerk
    Department: Produce
    Reports To: Produce Manager
    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Summary
    Cleans, trims, packages, processes, rotates and stocks produce. Provides exceptional customer service and contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    General Requirements:
    • Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
    • Demonstrates ability to manage own time and models a flexible work style. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department.
    • Represents company values. Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members.
    • Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company Speak Up culture.
    • Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision and values and sustainability program.
    • Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store cleanliness, maintains equipment. Informs store/department management of any problems.
    • Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.
    Position Responsibilities:
    • Prepares Produce department for store opening and closing.
    • Assists customers with product selection. Shares product knowledge with customers. Makes recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
    • Cleans, trims, packages, prices, rotates and stocks produce department products.
    • Builds displays and arranges department products to make attractive presentations, highlighting featured/unique/seasonal items.
    • Stocks, rotates and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
    • Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
    • Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count and condition. Communicates any issues to management and merchandising team.
    • Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
    • Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies.
    • Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
    • Complies with all company organic standards.
    • Understands and complies with specific shift guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.
    • Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays and events.
    • Demonstrates familiarity with products in the department, including labelling, recommended uses, and vendor/supplier information with willingness to continue learning.
    • Notifies department manager or Manager on Duty (MOD) of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.
    • Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.
    This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. New Leaf Community Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.

    Customer Service Skills
    Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information and assists in locating product throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.

    Education and/or Experience
    • Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience preferred.
    • Previous produce experience in a retail, farm or distribution environment preferred.
    Language Skills
    Basic ability to read and interpret documents required.

    Mathematical Skills
    Basic math and computation skills required.

    Reasoning Ability
    Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions. Skills to exercise good judgment at all times.

    Knowledge of English (Preferred)
    This is a customer service driven position. Should have the ability to speak, read and understand English.

    Physical Demands
    This position works at a Heavy level. Required frequently and up to continuously to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Sitting seldom required. Up to occasionally, dependent on location, required to climb stairs, step stool and /or ladders. Continuously required to: lift 1-10 pounds; use arms, hands and wrists; grasping/squeezing. Frequently required to: lift 11-50 pounds; carry 1-20 pounds; push/pull 1-30 pounds; bend/stoop; twist; reach at/above shoulder; reach below shoulder. Occasionally required to: carry 21-50 pounds; push/pull 31-80 pounds; crouch/squat.

    This position may be required to use the following tools and equipment: box knife, baler, scanner, hand truck, POS, conveyer belt, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e. blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, grills, scales, etc.), basic housekeeping / janitorial and standard office equipment.

    Work Environment
    Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

    Why You’ll Love Working at New Leaf Community Markets
    • Amazing Benefits Package – Including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 25 hours a week.
    • Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
    • Paid Parental Leave available
    • Lifestyle Scheduling
    • Public Transport Benefits
    • Paid Community Service Hours
    • 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations
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Produce Clerk
  • Staff of Life
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Staff of Life - Produce ClerkA Produce Clerk’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Providing premier customer service, including greeting customers and responding to questi...
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Produce Clerk
  • Staff of Life
  • Watsonville, CA FULL_TIME
  • Staff of Life - Produce ClerkA Produce Clerk’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Providing premier customer service, including greeting customers and responding to questi...
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Produce Clerk, Chop Shop
  • New Leaf Community Markets
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Who is New Leaf Community Markets? New Leaf Community Markets opened its doors as a small cooperative in 1985 on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We learned early on, that the well-being of our guests, sta...
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Produce Clerk, Westside Santa Cruz
  • New Leaf Community Markets
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Who is New Leaf Community Markets? New Leaf Community Markets opened its doors as a small cooperative in 1985 on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We learned early on, that the well-being of our guests, sta...
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Produce Manager
  • Staff of Life
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • PRODUCE MANAGERYour role as Produce Manager is to run a full-size produce department at our locally owned natural foods store. You will purchase all products, with an emphasis on local and organic ite...
  • 6 Days Ago
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  • San Jose, CA
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Delivery Driver
  • Fuji Inc
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Responsibilities Pick up and unload packages from warehourse in South San Francisco, and...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Delivery Driver
  • Shastha Foods, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team! You will drive to deliver and pick up...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • Cardenas Markets
  • Watsonville, CA
  • Cardenas Markets - 1437 Freedom Blvd [Grocery Clerk / Team Member] As a Produce Clerk at Cardenas Markets, you'll: Assis...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Store Support Associate
  • MARUKAI CORPORATION
  • Cupertino, CA
  • Description Store Support Associate (Produce Department) Marukai Markets dba TOKYO CENTRAL is one of the fastest-growing...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Catering Delivery Driver
  • The RedWagon Delivers
  • Watsonville, CA
  • The RedWagon Delivers is now offering next day pay! We are seeking individuals who know how to hustle and grind! Our ide...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Delivery Driver
  • Select Staffing
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • Description Select Staffing is now Hiring for a Delivery Driver in South San Francisco, CA. This is a great opportunity ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Delivery Driver
  • Sumano's Bakery LLC
  • Watsonville, CA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Delivery Driver to join our team! You will drive to deliver and pick up...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to th...
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What does a Produce Clerk do?

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Under the supervision of the department or store manager, these employees inspect produce to make sure it is fresh and has no defects, and arrange it in a display case.
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The free produce clerk cover letter sample addresses some of these.
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A Produce Clerk’s position is typically entry-level and training is typically on the job.
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Greeted and interacted with customers to answer questions, provide samples, and suggest alternatives to produce products.
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