Produce Clerk Jobs
Produce Clerk jobs are open across grocery chains, supermarkets, wholesale clubs, and specialty food retailers, from entry-level stock roles to senior department leads, with specializations in organic produce, floral, and bulk food sections. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.
Job Responsibilities
Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products.
Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor.
Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
Assists with periodic inventory checks.
Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
Job Skills
- Ability to sell proactively.
Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
Ability to learn and understand growing processes that differentiate conventional from organic produce.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.
Experience
- No prior retail experience required.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require use of ladders.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.
The wage range for this position is $16.75-$24.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.
New entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role, may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.
Job Responsibilities
Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products.
Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor.
Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
Assists with periodic inventory checks.
Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.
Job Skills
- Ability to sell proactively.
Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
Ability to learn and understand growing processes that differentiate conventional from organic produce.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.
Experience
- No prior retail experience required.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require use of ladders.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.
The wage range for this position is $16.75-$24.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.
New entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role, may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.
At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in produce clerk jobs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
- Experience rotating and culling perishable product using FIFO methods
- Food handler certification or willingness to obtain one before start date
- Availability for early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Basic knowledge of produce varieties, storage temperatures, and shelf life
- Comfort working in refrigerated coolers and outdoor receiving areas for extended periods
Tips for Your Produce Clerk Job Search
Tailor your resume to perishable goods
Highlight any hands-on experience with rotating stock by date, managing shrink, or handling temperature-sensitive inventory. Hiring managers in grocery specifically look for candidates who understand why product freshness directly affects store margins.
List food safety credentials up front
If you hold a food handler card or have completed any produce-specific food safety training, put it near the top of your resume. Many grocery employers filter applications before an interview based on whether this appears at all.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists produce clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by department type not just title
Openings for produce clerks are sometimes posted under titles like grocery associate, fresh department clerk, or stock associate. Searching those variations alongside produce clerk turns up listings you'd otherwise miss entirely.
Prepare for a working interview format
Some grocery employers skip a traditional sit-down interview and ask candidates to walk the produce floor, assess a display, or demonstrate culling technique. Knowing what good rotation and presentation look like before you arrive is an advantage.
Negotiate schedule before accepting an offer
Produce departments often run early morning or overnight shifts for stocking. Clarify the expected shift window and whether weekend availability is mandatory during your offer conversation, since those details affect long-term fit more than hourly rate alone.
Produce Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most produce clerks?
Whole Foods Market, Meijer, and Fiesta Mart are hiring the most produce clerks right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume hiring at these employers is typically tied to new store openings and seasonal produce demand.
How do you become a produce clerk?
Most produce clerk positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior produce experience, though any grocery or food service background helps. Getting a food handler certification before you apply signals readiness to employers. Once hired, you'll learn store-specific rotation standards, display techniques, and department procedures during on-the-job training under a department lead.
Can you get hired as a produce clerk with little or no experience?
Yes, many grocery employers hire produce clerks with no prior produce department experience. What matters most at entry level is physical stamina, reliability, and availability for early morning or overnight shifts. Any background in customer-facing roles, food service, or warehouse work strengthens your application even if you've never worked a produce floor.
What does the produce clerk interview process look like?
Most produce clerk interviews are one stage and last under thirty minutes, covering availability, physical demands, and basic food safety awareness. Larger grocery chains may add a brief store tour or a floor observation component where you're asked to describe what you notice about a produce display. A background check and drug screen typically follow a conditional offer.
Where can I find and apply to produce clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to produce clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your availability and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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