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.

Do you have a

HEART FOR PEOPLE... commitment to work hard to make sure People come first?

HEAD FOR BUSINESS... a strong sense of how what you do affects our Customers and our success?

PASSION FOR RESULTS... initiative to step up and do what needs doing?

We are looking for

a high school diploma; customer service and communication skills
ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What is the work?

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

What is your background?

Minimum age 18 (mandatory)
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Perishable Representative?

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--Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day

It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager.

05-2014Qualifications:UNAVAILABLEEducation:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: PART_TIME

San Marcos 01 Market - Perishables Rep - Part-Time

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