Produce Clerk

hr h3strongApply Today to Become an Employee Owner at PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel Markets and Gain Access to Some of the Best Benefits in the Industry!/strong/h3 pWork to earn FREE MONEY for your retirement and elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Packages for as little as span style="text-decoration: underline;"$20 per paycheck for yourself/span and span style="text-decoration: underline;"span style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;"$64 per paycheck for you and your family!/span/span/p pPAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 25 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Seventeen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and Eight are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong futuremdash;come build with us!/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongJob Summary:/strong/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"The Produce Clerk provides prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service, maintains the produce department's presentation, and assists with inventory and stocking./p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;strongEssential Functions of the Position:/strong/p ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc" li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy, product quality, and proper rotation./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Replenish the produce department's fruits, vegetables, and other items as assigned./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Move products in and out of storage areas for proper display and storage of goods, including in refrigerating storage boxes./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Assist in maintaining inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover for maximum sales and to minimize out-of-stock or overstocked products./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Monitor expiration dates of label goods to ensure only fresh products are available for customer purchase/li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Maintain a clean, attractive, and friendly department to help ensure a favorable department image to customers./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Perform other duties as assigned./li /ul p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongKnowledge:/strong/p ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc" li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Basic understanding of produce products and handling techniques./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling./li /ul p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongSkills:/strong/p ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc" li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Excellent customer service./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Basic math skills for weighing and pricing./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Strong organizational and time management skills./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members./li /ul p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;strongAbilities:/strong/p ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc" li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods./li /ul p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongPhysical Requirements:/strong/p ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc" li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Maintain clear communication with customers and team members./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment./li /ul p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongnbsp;/strong/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongWork Conditions:/strong/p ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc" li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Work Hours: Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Environment: Indoor, climate-controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Relatively damp or humid conditions, including wet or slippery floor surfaces./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Primary Workstations: Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Dress Code: Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management, including a name tag, company-issued shirts, hats, jackets, or personal shirts that are black, burgundy, or blue, in good repair, and not faded./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Exposure: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Interaction: Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment./li /ul p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/p ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc" li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Education: High school diploma or equivalent./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Experience: No prior experience is required; on-the-job training is provided. Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus./li /ul p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"strongCompany Employment Policies:/strong/p ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc" li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"PAQ, Inc is an ldquo;At-Willrdquo; employer./li li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"PAQ, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)./li /ul p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Job Title: strongProduce Clerk/strong/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Location: strongPAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site/strong/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Reports To: strongManager, Produce/strong/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Employee Type: strongRegular, Full-Time/strong/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"Exemption Type:strong Non-Exempt/strong/p p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"nbsp;/p p style="margin: 0px 0in;"span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"PAQ, Inc./Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel offers excellent health benefits,nbsp;enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program. /span/p p style="margin: 0px 0in;"span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"nbsp; /span/p p style="margin: 0px 0in;"strongspan style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team! /span/strong/p p style="margin: 0px 0in;"span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"nbsp; /span/p p style="margin: 0px 0in;"span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified may vary./span brbr/p p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; margin: 0px 0in; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"span style="white-space: normal;"span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; white-space: normal;"EE