Produce Clerk

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Why is this role important

Our Store Colleagues are inspired doers. They help provide a positive in-store shopping experience by ensuring the store is always ready with available products that meet customer needs to live life well. Our Clerks inspire our customers through delightful conversation and knowledge of products.

Job Summary: The Produce Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service in the produce department, managing the freshness and quality of fruits and vegetables, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of the wet rack area. This role involves washing, trimming, and preparing produce, stocking displays, and assisting customers with their produce needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service:

  • Greet and assist customers with a friendly and professional demeanor.
  • Provide information about produce, including handling, storage, and preparation.
  • Address customer inquiries and resolve any issues promptly and courteously.

• Produce Preparation:

  • Wash, trim, and prepare fruits and vegetables for the wet rack, ensuring they meet quality and presentation standards.
  • Handle produce carefully to maintain freshness and minimize damage.
  • Follow proper sanitation procedures while preparing produce to ensure food safety.

• Stocking and Inventory Management:

  • Stock the wet rack and other produce displays with fresh fruits and vegetables, ensuring proper rotation and placement.
  • Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and receiving produce deliveries.
  • Inspect produce for quality and freshness, removing any damaged or substandard items.

• Maintenance and Cleanliness:

  • Maintain a clean and organized wet rack area, including sinks, countertops, and storage bins.
  • Dispose of waste and manage recycling according to store policies.
  • Follow health and safety regulations for food handling and sanitation.

Who you are

• A team player with an attention for detail
• Driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Resourceful and courteous when resolving customer questions
• Motivated to learn new things

Experience you bring

Good news! No previous experience is required. We provide you with training to set you up for success! Preference will be given to those with grocery store experience

What you bring

• Flexibility to work a variety of departments and hours which may include days, evenings, and weekends
• Able to move up to 50lbs and in constant mobility for an entire shift

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.