Position Summary:

Are you looking for an early morning career opportunity that allows you to use your quick paced production skills? Join our team as a Fresh Cut Produce Clerk! In this position, you would work with a small team producing all of the fresh cut items available in the Produce Department by cutting, chopping, slicing, packaging, pricing and merchandising our fresh fruit and veggie trays, salsas, dips and so much more. This is a great position for anyone who takes pride in the quality of the items they produce. If you are ready for a great career opportunity, apply today!!
 

Primary Position Duties:

 

• Develop maximum customer relations through a friendly and courteous behavior.
• Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
• Provides a safe, clean and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.
• Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs and directives.  Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed.  Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management. 
• Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department and store through training and education of self and other team members.
• Attends departmental, store and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.
• Help maintain effective control of department inventory by guarding against waste and pilferage and keeping in line with established budgets and guidelines.
• Help maintain adequate supplies for the department, i.e., produce bags, trays, shrink film, labels, etc.
• Seeks and maintains a good knowledge of the many varieties of produce products and becomes capable of assisting guests with their inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner. 
• Assists with receiving and displaying merchandise efficiently and promptly.
• This job description is a summary of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required.  Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned by those who are in direct authority or by the Store Director.

 

Position Requirements:

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE TRAIN!!

• Minimum Age: 18 Years of age.
• Lifting Requirements:  Ability to lift 30+ pounds
• Equipment:   Pallet Jack, produce cart, knives.     
• Physical Abilities: Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, twist, and bend; repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip and balance; occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel or crawl.  Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting.  Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders required.        
• Communication: Ability to write, speak, hear and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.

 

Education or Skills:

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, LEES WILL TRAIN YOU!!

Benefits:

-Excellent medical, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance available to full time team members
-10% discount, restrictions apply
-Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations
-Paid Time Off to those who qualify
-Paid time and a quarter on Sundays