Produce Clerck

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.

What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.

Ready for a fresh start?

A day in the life of a produce clerk: As a customer yourself, you know how important it is to find exactly the fruits and vegetables you're looking for. Maintaining a well-stocked produce department is essential for customer loyalty and a fast, easy, and efficient shopping experience. That's why our produce clerks play such a vital role in our stores' success. Comprehensive training is provided for this position.

Experience

Here's how you'll help make a difference:

• No prior experience required
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Adhere to company procedures, standards, and policies in all situations
• Greet customers politely and courteously
• Provide superior customer service, in accordance with Sobeys programs
• Ensure shelves are stocked with fruits and vegetables and related products (frozen, perishable, and non-perishable)
• Maintain and prepare displays according to Sobeys programs
• Rotate stock
• Load and unload products for the sales floor
• Manage the back office and inventory
• Operate a cash register as needed to assist during peak hours
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager
• Available evenings and weekends
  
  

Your Qualities And Strengths

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong motivation and a proactive attitude Teamwork
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Strong customer service skills
• Works safely and responsibly
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Evening and weekend availability strongly encouraged
• Constant lifting of items up to 20 pounds
• Constant need to stretch and grasp items
• Frequent need to bend, walk, stand, twist, push, or pull
• Occasional need to lift items from 20 to 50 pounds
• Occasional use of computer and point-of-sale system
• Occasional need to stoop, kneel, and squat
  
  

What We Offer

Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive - physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
• Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
• 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
• Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
• Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
  
  

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity - including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required - please click the “I’m interested” button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what we have to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.