Job Details

Employee Owner Opportunity at PAQ, Inc.

PAQ, 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 futurecome build with us!

Job Summary

The produce clerk provides prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service, maintains the produce department's presentation, and assists with inventory and stocking.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy, product quality, and proper rotation.
• Replenish the produce department's fruits, vegetables, and other items as assigned.
• Move products in and out of storage areas for proper display and storage of goods, including in refrigerating storage boxes.
• Assist in maintaining inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover for maximum sales and to minimize out-of-stock or overstocked products.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Monitor expiration dates of label goods to ensure only fresh products are available for customer purchase
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and friendly department to help ensure a favorable department image to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of produce products and handling techniques.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.

Skills

• Excellent customer service.
• Basic math skills for weighing and pricing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.

Abilities

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
• Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
• A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
• Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Conditions

• Work hours: Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees.
• Environment: Indoor, climate-controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Relatively damp or humid conditions, including wet or slippery floor surfaces.
• Primary work stations: Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas.
• 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.
• Exposure: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.
• Noise level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment.
• Interaction: Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No prior experience is required; on-the-job training is provided. Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.

Company Employment Policies

• PAQ, Inc is an "At-Will" employer.
• PAQ, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Location: PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site

Reports To: Manager, Produce

Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time

Exemption Type: Non-Exempt

Travel Required: No