Job Description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued \xe2\x80\x93 as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well\xc2\xae.

At valu-mart, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

Inspired by food? Committed to excellent service? So are we. At Valu-Mart, we are Food Lovers! We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace. We\'re looking for talented colleagues who are excited about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way! Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

We are currently hiring a Produce Clerk to work with us in our Produce Department. The ideal candidates will have flexible availability to work any time on weekends starting as early as 6:30 a.m., with a passion for providing excellent customer service. We are conveniently located at the northwest corner of Yonge & Lawrence, immediately above Lawrence subway station.

Why is this role important

Our Produce Clerks help provide a positive in-store shopping experience by ensuring the produce tables and cold walls are always ready with available products that meet customer needs to live life well. Our Clerks inspire our customers through delightful conversation and knowledge of products.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

Ensure a fresh and appealing display, keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products

Assist in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items

Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required

Ensure accuracy of signs, pricing, and country of origin

Provide excellent customer service, addressing needs of customers in a timely and effective manner; answer pages promptly and courteously

Use effective and proper procedures for prepping, trimming, crisping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product, as well as health/sanitation and safe work practices

Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned

Additional related duties as assigned by Produce Manager

Who you are

A team player with an attention for detail

Driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Resourceful and courteous when resolving customer questions

Motivated to learn new things

What you bring

No experience is required however, experience working with food is an asset

Availability to work Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at a minimum

Able to move up to 50lbs, work in cool and wet conditions, and be in constant mobility for an entire shift

Important

Please include your detailed availability to work on your resume (e.g. Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday & Sunday from 6:30 to 8pm)

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (\xe2\x80\x9cFranchisee\xe2\x80\x9d) which is licensed to use the \xe2\x80\x9cValu-Mart\xe2\x80\x9d trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

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