About this role
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
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Produce Clerk
Job Description
Reports To: Produce Manager
Position Type: Hourly
Location: Retail Stores
Department: Produce
About the Intermountain Division
Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different
strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued. Bring your energy and unique perspective
to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You
will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues, many
of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our communities.
Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The
organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees
across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that
includes: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star
Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCE CLERK
As a Produce Clerk, you have the artistic ability to present a collage of fresh, crisp, bright fruits and vegetables. To truly
be successful in the position, the individual needs to be thoughtful and passionate about his or her work. In this
role the produce department is your canvas, and you will enjoy creating a colorful masterpiece for your customers to
enjoy. The possibilities are endless, and this is your opportunity to work with the fresh ingredients that nourish
the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company’s customer service standards and policies
and procedures.
• Speak with customers to address dissatisfaction, if any with any, service or product or other problems related to
the operation of the produce area.
• Inform customers about produce, provide samples and promote sales within department.
• Receive produce deliveries, build and maintain produce displays, and rotate stock as needed.
• Obtain produce from receiving area and move to produce department using hand truck or pallet jack.
• Prepare product for placement on sales floor through the company crisping process by trimming, washing,
banding, and placing in cooler to be crisped.
• Ensure freshness of produce on sales floor.
• Maintain area and conduct business in accordance with all federal, state and local weights and measures,
sanitation, food safety and general safety regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Manage price accuracy by applying new price tags, including making signs as needed.
• Clean produce display areas and back room area, including floors, sinks, tables, scales, mirrors, sprayers, wet and dry racks.
• Transport bag rolls and twist ties to display areas and place in racks.
• Constantly inspect floors for debris and water.
• Assist with produce ordering and inventories as requested.
• Perform temperature checks twice daily.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with
performing the essential job functions of this position:**
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, and ability to read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies and
procedures applicable to the position
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as within a large team
• Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Albertsons Safeway products and share that knowledge with
our customers
• Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. (Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings,
evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis)
• Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**
Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8 hour work day.)
• Squat/Kneel: Seldom
• Bend/Stoop: Occasional
• Lift/Carry: Occasional/carry 5-50 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasional, push/pull 10-300 lbs. dollies/shopping carts *depending on amount of product on dolly/in
shopping cart lbs. will increase.
• Twist/Turn: Occasional
• Grip/Grasp: Frequent
• Reach: Frequent
• Stand/Walk: Continuous
Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in
addition to those described above.
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US
Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element
of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping
experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.
We provide a variety of benefits including:
• Great pay
• Flexible schedule
• Training
• Opportunities for career development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees
• Leisure time activity discount
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment
with varying temperatures
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all
applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to
reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination
laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable
accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.