Description:
GreenStar offers excellent time off benefits & flexible and affordable health care options!
Purpose: To stock and display fresh produce while providing prompt, friendly, courteous customer service to help meet department objectives.
Commitment: GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination. We seek out and welcome people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure.
Status: Level I, Supervised by Produce Manager
Responsibilities:
STOCKING
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Replenish and rotate displays, culling each item.
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Work as part of team and establish priorities to curate aesthetically pleasing displays.
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Trim, wash, and bundle produce.
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Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods appropriately (compost whenever possible).
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Remove trash, clean cases, keep prep and storage areas clean and orderly.
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Label products with appropriate PLU, price, and country of origin.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
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Work as part of a team to develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
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Knowledgeable about all Produce products.
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Help customers place special orders.
RECEIVING
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Check deliveries to verify piece count; notify the Produce Manager of discrepancies.
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Check for damage and unacceptable quality; notify the Produce Manager of problems.
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Help with unloading as needed.
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Rotate overstock into storage.
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Update stocking list as orders come in.
DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
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See that unsaleable items are properly disposed of. Keep accurate shrinkage records.
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Ensure that produce bins, aisles, shelves and storage areas are clean, orderly, and meet health standards.
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Remove trash promptly; sweep floor as needed.
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Participate in inventory counts.
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Ensure maintenance of department equipment and notify manager if equipment breaks.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Follow and participate in GreenStar’s Safety Program.
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Assist other employees in safety needs.
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Report unsafe equipment and conditions.
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Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
STOREWIDE AND OTHER DUTIES
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Attend Human Resources trainings, all-staff meetings, department meetings, and OBM Huddles to stay informed.
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Read GreenStar publications to stay informed.
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Respect and comply with storewide personnel policies.
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Describe membership benefits, and how membership investment is made.
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Adhere to scheduled shifts.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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Communication – effective interpersonal communication with team members.
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Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
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Open to input/feedback on work performance.
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Open to giving input/feedback on Produce department.
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Self-Driven/Motivated throughout shift.
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Knowledge or interest in learning about natural foods, produce, local farms.
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Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
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Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
