Produce Clerk

Employer

Organization Name:

Good's Cash Saver

Job Location:

Emporia, KS-66801

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Prepared By:

Prepared Date:

Job Purpose

Perform a variety of food preparation and stocking duties in our produce department.

Tasks

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.

• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.

• Washing and trimming produce

• Take and record the temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.

• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.

• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.

• Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.

• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.

• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.

• Weigh or measure ingredients.

• Assisting customers with produce purchases

• Washing and inspecting incoming produce shipments

• Taking produce inventory

• Ensuring all produce displayed is fresh and suitable for purchase.

Work Activities

• Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

• Handling and Moving Objects

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

• Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

• Getting Information

• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Comfortable working in cold environments (refrigerated area of store)

• Ability to lift boxes of produce (25 to 50 pounds)

• Basic math skills

• Willingness to work as part of a team

• Strong communication skills

• Strong understanding of hygiene and food safety

Work Content

Physical Demands

the employee is occasionally Climb or balance; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; the employee is frequently Walk; Reach with hands and arms; the employee is regularly Stand; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Talk or hear;

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

the employee is occasionally Up to 50 pounds; the employee is frequently Up to 25 pounds; the employee is regularly Up to 10 pounds;

Visions

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception; Ability to adjust focus;

Work Environment

the employee is occasionally Wet or humid conditions (non-weather); Work near moving mechanical parts; Outdoor weather conditions; Extreme cold (non-weather); Extreme heat (non-weather);

Qualification

Education and Experience

Years of Experience

N/A

Education

High School/G.E.D

Skills

Basic Skills

• Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Social Skills

• Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.