Produce Clerk

Hyvee invites qualified candidates to join the team as a Produce Clerk in a full-time role at the Ottumwa #1 location on Quincy Ave in Ottumwa, IA, helping keep fresh fruits and vegetables ready for local customers every day.

About the Role

The Produce Clerk position at Hyvee centers on supporting the produce department so shoppers at Ottumwa #1, Quincy Ave, Ottumwa, IA consistently find high-quality items. In this full-time job you will help create an inviting produce section that highlights seasonal and everyday offerings while working alongside other store team members. The role suits people who enjoy hands-on work with fresh product and take pride in accurate presentation, cleanliness, and friendly customer interactions. Success here means contributing to smooth daily operations in a busy retail setting near Ottumwa IA and ensuring the produce area remains organized, stocked, and appealing from open to close. This Produce Clerk opportunity lets you develop practical retail skills in produce handling and customer assistance while being part of the Hyvee store team serving the community.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries of fruits and vegetables, carefully inspect quality, and place items into proper storage or display areas
• Build and maintain attractive produce displays that stay fully stocked throughout the day
• Rotate merchandise so older product moves first and waste is reduced
• Assist shoppers by answering questions about produce varieties, ripeness, or uses and offering helpful recommendations
• Keep the produce department clean by wiping surfaces, sweeping floors, and disposing of trim or damaged items promptly
• Weigh, package, and label select produce items according to store standards
• Monitor stock levels, note low inventory, and communicate needs to the department lead
• Follow food-safety and sanitation practices while handling all fresh product

Who We're Looking For

• Friendly people who enjoy helping customers and working as part of a retail team
• Dependable candidates able to keep a steady full-time schedule at the Ottumwa #1, Quincy Ave store
• Individuals comfortable standing, walking, and performing physical tasks common to produce work
• Those who pay attention to detail so displays stay neat and product stays fresh
• Applicants eager to learn produce handling and basic retail procedures
• People who take personal pride in cleanliness and accurate work in a customer-facing environment

About Hyvee

Hyvee is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

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