Backshift Grocery Clerk - Part Time (Overnight)

Position Title: Produce Clerk - Part Time

Position Type: Part time

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.60 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent full-time position

Shift: Days, Evenings & Weekends

Join Our Food Basics Team as a Produce Clerk!

Experience a rewarding role at Food Basics as a Produce Clerk! Share your enthusiasm for fresh fruits and vegetables with our customers and help them find exactly what they need.

Our produce team is crucial to Food Basics' success, and we're looking for energetic individuals who love working with fresh food and enjoy helping others. If you thrive in a lively environment and are passionate about quality produce, we want you on our team!

Inspect produce for freshness and quality, removing any damaged or spoiled items.

Ensure that all produce meets the store's quality standards.

Assist customers with locating specific items and provide information about different produce or products in other departments.

Offer recommendations on how to select and store produce.

Answer customer inquiries and address concerns.

Dispose of waste and compostable materials properly.

Monitor inventory levels and restock items as needed.

Perform regular inventory counts and report any discrepancies.

Update signage for promotions, sales, and seasonal items.

Verify that prices in the system match the displayed prices.

Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Assist with special promotions, events, or projects as assigned by management.

Customer service driven.

Retail experience is considered an asset.

Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers.