Location 124 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Base Pay $17.28 - $19.28 / Hour
Job Category Produce Clark
Employee Type Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Produce Clerks are responsible for the proper stocking and rotation of merchandise in the produce department, including trimming, watering, and merchandising of products to ensure fresh, high-quality offerings.
Other duties include proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability; answering questions from customers about produce in a friendly and helpful manner by recommending additional items to customers.
Duties:
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Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
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Properly wraps, scales and label products.
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Examines the rotation of all Produce products paying particular attention to expired stock and properly discarding outdated or spoiled items pursuant Nijiya Market standards.
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Stocks include product presentation, facing, filling, and organization of all product items and ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
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Ensures cleanliness of Produce department, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills or water removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
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Clean and sanitizes work area including tables, floor, scales, cases, cooler…
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Participates in pre-inventory preparation; including back stocks and assuring tags match products.
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Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
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Follow all safety practices and procedures.
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Other related duties assigned.
Work Habits:
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Meets company standards for Attendance, Punctuality, Dress and Personal Appearance.
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Makes productive use of time and observes normal break and lunch periods.
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Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
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Exhibits cooperative behavior with subordinates, managers, customers and colleagues.
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Understands, complies and enforces company policy.
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Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the manager or supervisor.
Physical and other requirements:
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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High school education or equivalent combination of education preferred.
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Previous Produce experience in a retail grocery industry helpful, but not required.
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Good customer service skills are required.
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Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
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Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
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Must gain an understanding of proper handling, preparation, seasonality, and appropriate shelf life of products.
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Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies.
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Continuous walking or standing for long periods.
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Ability to bend, kneel, stand, push/pull carts and operate pallet jack for extended periods of time.
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Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
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Must be able to frequently lift 35lbs and occasionally lift up to 60lbs.
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Good vision is required for using sharp knives, box cutting, and other cutting equipment.
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Ability to work effectively in a cool temperature, including freezer areas when needed.
Qualification and Compensation
Valid US working permit
Insurance/Benefit (Worker’s Comp/Medical/Dental/Vision)
Retirement 401K plan (option)
Paid vacation
Paid Sick Leave