Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs in Bloomington, IL

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SUMMARY

The Produce Clerk duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, gaining product knowledge, rotation of product, merchandising, and controlling shrink

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide amazing customer service
• Knows seasonality, use, and taste of products offered
• Quality assurance checks of department
• Proper handling and rotation of product
• Work within company programs, policies and procedures.
• Promote and support established programs
• Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
• Promote Sales
• Promote a safe working and shopping environment
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion for the product
• Friendly
• Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• Adaptability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• None required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Computer
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use standard produce equipment including, but not limited to,
• Knives
• Wrapper

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

       Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Taste
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Balance
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds  

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

       Frequently

• Moving mechanical parts

Occasionally

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate 

 **Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.                                                     

**Position requirements may vary by store location