Produce Clerk

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 to start fresh?
As a customer yourself, you know how important helpful service is. The impression shoppers get at the front end of the store is key to building customer loyalty. So too is maintaining a well-stocked store (for both the Grocery and Produce sections) so that the customer shopping experience is quick, easy and efficient. That is why our All Purpose Clerks play such an important role in the success of our stores. Full training is provided for this position.
Here’s where you’ll have an impact:
Experience
• No previous experienced required
Key Responsibilities
• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
• Execute production of high quality cut fruit and salad program
• Stocking product to shelves such as Dairy, Frozen, perishable (produce) and non-perishables
• Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs
• Rotation of product
• Loading and unloading of product for the sales floor
• Backroom and inventory management
• Any other duties as assigned by the Store Manager
What you bring to the table:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Highly motivated and team oriented
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
• Possess strong Customer Service qualities
• Works in a safe and responsible manner
• Available to work flexible hours
• Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged
• Food prep experience is beneficial
Physical Requirements
(Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant:
• 66-100% of shift
• Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Constant reaching, gripping
• Constant computer and point of sale system use
• Frequent bending, walking, standing, twisting, pushing or pulling
• Occasional lifting or carrying of up to 20-50 pounds including waist level and low level lifts
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, squatting
Why work for us:
We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience
If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be
We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work
Sobeys Inc is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that attracts and retains a workforce representative of the more than 1,500 communities we serve from coast to coast
We believe in providing our employees with an environment where they feel included, respected and valued for the unique talents and perspectives they bring to our organization
All of our employees play an important role in achieving our purpose of helping Canadians Eat Better, Feel Better and Do Better

Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
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 the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment 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.