Produce Clerk

Retail Store - Market Costa Mesa, California


Description

 

At Mother’s Market, we’re committed to providing our customers with the freshest, highest-quality fruits and vegetables. As a Produce Clerk, you’ll play a key role in maintaining vibrant displays, ensuring product freshness, and supporting an excellent customer experience. From rotating stock to helping customers discover new produce, this is a hands-on role for someone who values quality, service, and teamwork.

 

Hourly Pay: $16.50 – $24.00

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plus great in-store discounts

 

What You’ll Do

Deliver exceptional customer service with a friendly, helpful attitude
Stock, rotate, and maintain fresh produce and packaged fruits/vegetables
Remove spoiled or damaged items and ensure all displays are fresh and appealing
Water, trim, and merchandise produce and floral items as needed
Help customers locate items and provide information about fruits, vegetables, and alternative diets
Receive, inspect, and organize deliveries
Set up and take down seasonal displays
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in the department
Coordinate returns or credits with suppliers when applicable
Work with team members and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations
Perform other duties as assigned by the Produce or Store Manager

 

What You Bring

Experience & Skills:
Previous customer service experience required
Experience with produce is a plus
Basic math and inventory handling skills
Familiarity with natural foods, health-conscious diets, or organic produce preferred

Customer Focus & Abilities:
Friendly, team-oriented, and detail-focused
Able to communicate product knowledge clearly and helpfully
Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment
Physically able to perform stocking and lifting duties safely and efficiently

 

Physical Requirements

Stand for long periods (up to 8 hours)
Lift and carry boxes and crates up to 75 lbs.
Squat, bend, and climb ladders as needed
Reach overhead and stock shelves using carts, box cutters, and dollies
Work in varying conditions, including wet or cold environments

 

Schedule Requirements

Must have flexible availability including weekends, evenings, and holidays

 

Why Join Mother’s Market?

We’re a mission-driven company focused on health, sustainability, and outstanding service. You’ll join a supportive team where you can grow, make an impact, and help people live healthier lives.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mother’s Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

 

Make Health Your Mission—Apply Today!

If you’re ready to bring freshness, energy, and customer care to the Produce Department—we’d love to meet you.


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