Produce Stocker

May 26, 2026

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Title

Produce Stocker

Pay Grade

Non-Exempt

Major Department

Produce

Minor Department

Produce

Reports to

Produce Department Manager, Store Manager

Job Summary: Produce clerks are responsible for ensuring the produce department is well-stocked for our customers. S/he must assist in receiving, storing, and stocking of products while guaranteeing proper product rotation and quality. S/he must be familiar with store products and their locations in order to assist customers in locating items. As a PFM team member is able to exemplify Petes Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Produce Team Members have the responsibility of providing all guests with exceptional customer service.
Must ensure all service standards are frequently met and often exceed company expectations.
They must possess the knowledge and training of how to effectively handle and stock produce products.
Rotate and monitor quality of products and signs, stock and merchandise products in their department, build product displays, and handle product damages and credits according to company policy.
Responsible for completing all stocking and clean-up duties in an efficient and timely manner.
Assist with the actual store operation activities such as cleaning or hanging signs, depending upon business needs.
Assist in back-stock, and ensure the timely return of all items.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. with 0-3 years of experience in grocery store or similar retail environment.
Must have a valid and up to date Food Handlers Certificate.
Demonstrate knowledge of department functions.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be capable of providing and modeling exceptional customer service.
Must have excellent communication skills in order to communicate effectively with customers, store leadership, and fellow-team members.
Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in groups.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands

Must have the physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, climb, balance, stoop to grasp objects, kneel, crouch, crawl, frequently push/pull up to 100 lbs., frequently lift and/or move loads up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift 75 lbs.
Ability to enter the coolers and freezers thereby being subjected to and withstanding frequent temperature changes for extended periods of time.
Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff.
Able to work a flexible schedule with various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as determined by the store/business needs and as required to ensure adequate store staffing.
Must have reliable source of transportation.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Benefits

Health Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401K with employer match
Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
Paid Vacation
Paid Lunch Break
Direct Deposit
Employee Lunch Program and more!

Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and will vary based on things like location, experience, and qualifications. All positions are eligible for Overtime, and some positions will have guaranteed Overtime available.

Hourly rate for Suburban Stores is $15-$18

Hourly rate for City of Chicago Stores is $16.60-$18

Brand: Pete's Fresh Market
Address: 2333 W. Madison Street Chicago, IL - 60612
Property Description: Petes Fresh Market #10
Property Number: 10

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