Job Description
Produce Clerk
Job Title: Produce Clerk
Pay: $16-17 hourly, based on experience
Reports to: Produce Department Manager
About Pomegranate Market
Pomegranate Market is a locally owned natural foods store in Sioux Falls, dedicated to healthy living, organic ingredients, and exceptional customer service. Our Produce Department is known for its freshness, quality, and commitment to local and organic growers. We’re looking for a hardworking and detail-oriented Produce Clerk to join our team and help keep our produce department beautiful, fresh, and well-stocked.
Position Overview
As a Produce Clerk, you’ll help maintain the highest quality produce displays, ensuring customers always find vibrant, fresh fruits and vegetables. You’ll assist with stocking, rotating, and preparing produce for sale, while maintaining a clean and organized department. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, attention to detail, and being part of a team that takes pride in providing a great shopping experience.
Responsibilities
• Stock, rotate, and face produce displays to ensure freshness, appearance, and proper signage.
• Inspect produce for quality and remove damaged or expired items.
• Wash, trim, and package produce items for display or sale.
• Maintain cleanliness of the produce prep area, coolers, and display cases.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist in unloading and organizing deliveries; check for quality and accuracy of received products.
• Ensure accurate pricing and labeling on all items.
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service—helping guests find products and answering basic questions.
• Monitor inventory levels and report low or out-of-stock items to the Produce Manager.
• Safely operate produce equipment such as knives, scales, and case cutters.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning duties as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support overall store operations.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously throughout the shift.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and use of hands/fingers for handling produce and packaging.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated environments and around moisture.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English with customers and team members.
Schedule
Shifts vary by need and assignment Monday–Sunday. Produce Clerks are typically scheduled for 6–8 hour shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. All staff are expected to maintain regular and punctual attendance, adhering to assigned schedules and communicating promptly about any requested schedule changes.
Preferred Qualifications
• 18 years of age or older.
• Previous grocery, produce, or stocking experience preferred but not required.
• Interest in natural and organic foods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive starting pay based on experience
• 90-day introductory period.
• Employee discount on store purchases.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Casual dress code and a friendly, supportive work environment.