Job Description

Job Overview

Handles the stocking of fruit, vegetables, plants and bulk food items, and the removal of expired product from produce display areas. Also, ensures that the Produce department aisles are clean and unobstructed.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Helps to maintain produce area by setting up and taking down displays which includes moving product to and from cool storage, discarding damaged/not fresh items, and identifying stock requiring replenishment.

2. Assists with the unloading of produce merchandise from delivery trucks as per store procedure.

3. Maintains Health and Safety and Food Safety compliance by cleaning and disinfecting work areas including counters, display and storage areas, floors, sinks, and equipment.

4. Provides customer service by greeting customers, and responding to their needs.

5. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Grade 10 or an equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers

Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

Physical ability to perform the duties of the job

Working Conditions

Lifting weights of 10 - 20 kilograms (e.g., large bags of potatoes or onions, boxes of bananas, apples)

Standing for long periods of time while trimming and displaying product

Some reaching to display and cull products (e.g., large displays of fruits and vegetables)

Some bending to clean surrounding floor area of debris

Using equipment including knives for trimming product

Exposure to chemicals used for cleaning utensils and work areas

Exposure to seasonal heat and cold and dust while working in receiving area

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $17.85 per hour

Experience:

Work: 2 years (required) Grocery Retail: 1 year (required) Produce: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person