JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Produce Clerk to join the team! The ideal candidate should be able to lift boxes filled with fresh fruit or vegetables, cut produce, stock, replenish, and have excellent customer service skills to help our customers find the produce they need. 

A Produce Clerk’s responsibilities include making sure that the produce is always fresh and in good condition. They inspect what the store sells, checking to be sure it has no defects before preparing an arrangement of their choice on store shelves. Ultimately, you will be responsible for the quality of produce displayed in our store and ensuring a great shopping experience for our customers.

If you feel that this describes you, we hope you apply!

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist customers with the appropriate produce item to assist with purchasing decisions 
• Ensure the store is clean, safe and ready for shoppers
• Cut and package fresh fruit and vegetables
• Keep shelves fully stocked with fresh products; stock, cull, and replenish produce and related products to shelves
• Wrap and place merchandise in bags / carts
• Maintaining and building various Produce Department displays
• Rotation, loading and unloading of Produce Department product
• Backroom and inventory management
• Assist with other departmental functions which include but are not limited to rotating, stocking, cleaning and maintaining the appearance and organization of the store 
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proven customer service or retail experience is a plus
• Great attention to detail
• Good communication and people skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand during scheduled shift, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Able to work safely with Knives and other sharp tools

ABOUT US

Stong’s Market is a locally owned, community focused grocery store. We offer a wide variety of local and boutique products at our Vancouver, North Vancouver and Squamish locations. Our Stong’s Market Express Department are experts at home delivery straight to your front door. The Stong’s name has a rich history with over 85 years of grocery experience and we are committed to a unique and family friendly grocery shopping experience

OUR COMMITMENT

Stong’s Market is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Stong’s Market is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals during the recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please notify the hiring manager when contacted for an interview.

How to Apply  

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at stongs.com/careers/. You’re also welcome to stop by the store!