Produce Clerk

About the role

Hy-Vee is hiring a Produce Clerk for its Hampton Dollar Fresh Market. The produce department is a key first impression for customers, and the clerk keeps it stocked, fresh and inviting while providing friendly service. The role is hourly and FLSA-exempt.

Key responsibilities

• Greet every customer with a smile, assist them with their needs and go the extra mile
• Check the status and appearance of merchandise for freshness, and replenish and rotate product
• Develop or follow a production list and anticipate daily product needs
• Check in product, put it away, and review invoices as needed
• Prepare, finish and replenish product
• Follow sanitation procedures, keep the work area clean and remove trash
• Order product and supplies, and price products for customers as needed
• Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly service to callers
• Pitch in with other tasks and special projects

Required profile

• Less than a high school diploma or equivalent experience accepted
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience; training is provided
• Commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for helping customers
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions carefully and with attention to detail
• Ability to safely use sharp knives and blades, and to handle heat- and burn-related hazards
• Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with DOT standards

Required skills

• Basic math skills including simple addition, subtraction, counting and recording
• Clear communication with customers and co-workers
• Proper sanitation, food safety and department procedures

The work is fast-paced, with frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dampness, moving equipment, electrical equipment and cleaning chemicals. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen.