Produce Clerk Part Time

Position Title:Produce Clerk - Part Time

Position Type:Permanent

Requisition ID:49014

Banner:Food Basics

Employment Type:Part-Time

This position is part of a unionized bargaining hourly wage for this position is starting at 16.60 which is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidates relevant knowledge skills education and prior experience a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role whether it is the starting wage or higher will be within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent part-time position

Location: 100 Jamieson Pkwy Cambridge
Shift: Days Evenings & Weekends

Join Our Food Basics Team as a Produce Clerk!

Experience a rewarding role at Food Basics as a Produce Clerk! Youll be the go-to person for ensuring our produce section is always fresh well-stocked and beautifully presented. Share your enthusiasm for fresh fruits and vegetables with our customers and help them find exactly what they need.

Our produce team is crucial to Food Basics success and were looking for energetic individuals who love working with fresh food and enjoy helping others. If you thrive in a lively environment and are passionate about quality produce we want you on our team!

What Youll Do:

• Unload shipments of produce and sort items in the backroom and cooler.
• Stock shelves and displays with fresh produce ensuring items are rotated (first-in first-out method) to maintain freshness.
• Create visually appealing displays and arrange items neatly.
• Inspect produce for freshness and quality removing any damaged or spoiled items.
• Ensure that all produce meets the stores quality standards.
• Monitor temperature and humidity levels in the produce section to maintain optimal storage conditions.
• Assist customers with locating specific items and provide information about different produce or products in other departments.
• Offer recommendations on how to select and store produce.
• Answer customer inquiries and address concerns.
• Keep the produce section clean and organized including sweeping and mopping as needed.
• Clean and sanitize work areas equipment and tools regularly.
• Dispose of waste and compostable materials properly.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock items as needed.
• Perform regular inventory counts and report any discrepancies.
• Notify management of low stock or out-of-stock items.
• Ensure all produce is correctly labeled with prices and product information.
• Update signage for promotions sales and seasonal items.
• Verify that prices in the system match the displayed prices.
• Reduce and price items as needed.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Use equipment and tools safely and properly.
• Report any safety concerns or incidents to management.
• Assist with gathering shopping carts or baskets and putting them away when needed.
• Assist with special promotions events or projects as assigned by management.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Additional duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Customer service driven.
• Able to stock merchandise and create displays.
• Good product knowledge and attention to detail.
• Able to lift between 30 to 50 pounds.
• Retail experience is considered an asset.
• Able to stand for extend periods of time.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights weekends and holidays.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metros business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring compliance with Ontarios Employment Standards Act (Bill 149) we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening assessing or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive ensuring that every candidates profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METROs Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds experiences and points of view because it allows us to innovate make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

Required Experience:

IC

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1