Produce Helper Clerk

Role overview

The Produce Helper Clerk role focuses on delivering friendly, polished customer support while keeping the produce department organized, well-stocked, and visually appealing. The position involves setting up produce displays, moving product from back stock to the sales floor, and handling incoming deliveries in an orderly way.

Work location

Central District, Seattle, Washington, United States. Address: 2230 East Union Street.

Culture and values

The organization’s vision is to help improve the health and well-being of people, communities, and the planet. Its mission is to make sure good food supports the communities it serves while strengthening local and organic food systems. Its core values include maintaining high standards, acting with integrity, practicing stewardship, and taking action because they care.

The workplace expects everyone to collaborate, show kindness, stay customer-focused, build trust, and respect diversity.

Main duties

• Deliver professional, high-quality service to customers.
• Set up and maintain produce displays, and rotate product between back stock and the sales floor.
• Process price updates and keep signage current.
• Unload incoming produce shipments and arrange pallets and inventory neatly.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards within the department.
• Use all equipment according to company standards and procedures.

Qualifications and requirements

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Availability for a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Retail experience is preferred, and experience in produce is an added advantage.
• Ability to handle physical tasks such as standing, bending, twisting, repetitive movements, and lifting 10 to 40 lbs regularly.
• Valid Washington State Department of Health Food Worker Card is required.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.

Benefits

• Night differential pay of $1.25 per hour when applicable.
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and parental leave.
• Vacation accrual at 0.06 hours for every hour worked.
• Sick time accrual at 0.033 hours for every hour worked, including union, state, and city accrual rates.
• Pension coverage through UFCW 3000.
• Discounted ORCA pass.
• Employee discount on in-store purchases.
• Discounts on PCC cooking classes.
• Free co-op membership.
• Bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Additional information

This employer follows equal opportunity hiring practices and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

The starting wage for this position is $21.55 per hour.