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H-E-B

Austin 11 Produce - Perishables Rep - Part-Time

H-E-B, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Responsibilities H‑E‑B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while making our Customers feel welcome. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in your career, we welcome you to join our community where People come first.

As a Perishable Representative, you are responsible for providing a well‑stocked and well‑maintained department while providing superior customer service. You will prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards.

Once you’re eligible, you’ll become an Owner in the company, so we’re looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. ‘Partner‑owned’ means our most important resources—People—drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H‑E‑B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

What we’re looking for

a high school diploma; customer service and communication skills

ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Core duties Customer Service

Provides superior customer service

Takes orders from customers by telephone or in person

Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections

Food Service

Prepares, packages, and merchandises fresh product

Slices, packages, labels, and rotates products

Scans in items on Telxon for production

Assists in technical areas as needed

Sales

Merchandises product effectively

Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales

Makes regular announcements related to freshly‑produced items, and to increase sales

Food Safety / Sanitation

Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates / maintains equipment

Complies with H‑E‑B food safety and sanitation standards

Complies with departmental SOPs and store operating procedures

Additional Department‑Specific Responsibilities

Aguas: Peels, cuts, and chops fresh fruits and vegetables; prepares fresh specialty drinks and food products specific to the Aguas department

Floral: Designs floral arrangements; provides a variety of fresh, quality products; designs and executes merchandising programs; tracks seasonal record when appropriate

Market: Cuts, trims, and prepares meat for service meat counter and self‑service counter; ensures proper product rotation and storage; maintains coolers and freezers; weighs, prices, and packages selections; operates power meat prep and process equipment

Produce: Stocks and rotates product to ensure freshness; assists floral department when needed; communicates product knowledge to customers by explaining and providing samples; cuts, wraps, and prices produce to be placed on sales floor; maintains signing program

Seafood: Knowledgeable about various fish and shellfish; weighs, prices, and packages selections; maintains coolers and freezers

Background

Minimum age 18 (mandatory)

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training

Skills and Traits

Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine)

Strong customer service skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Reading and writing skills

Planning and organizing skills

Can you…

Function in a fast‑paced, retail environment

Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs

Perform the following, based on your Department

Market

Constantly reach at waist

Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull arms, grasp, cervical flexion

Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions

Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements

Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise

Demonstrate the ability to lift 90 lbs, and manage in excess of 90 lbs

Seafood

Constantly reach at waist

Frequently stand, walk, pivot, push / pull with arms, grasp

Frequently be exposed to wet, cold conditions

Occasionally reach overhead, reach at shoulder, knees, and at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements, cervical flexion

Occasionally be exposed to hot conditions, ambient temperatures, loud noise

Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, and manage in excess of 50 lbs

While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as…

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Other

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