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Prosper Produce - Perishables Rep - Full time

Prosper, TX · On-site

$36K - $50K/yr

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 ...

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Mexia Market - Perishables Rep - Part time

Mexia, TX · On-site

$17/hr

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 ...

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How much do perishables rep jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for perishables rep in the United States is $19.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a perishables rep?

As a Perishables Rep, your daily tasks often include receiving and inspecting fresh product deliveries, stocking and rotating items to maintain quality, and checking expiration dates to ensure only fresh inventory is available to customers. You will also assist customers with questions about perishables, follow strict food safety and handling guidelines, and help maintain a clean, organized section. Collaboration with team members and managers is common, especially during high-traffic periods or promotional events. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, offering valuable experience in customer service and inventory management for those looking to grow in the grocery or food retail industry.

What is a perishables rep?

A Perishables Rep is responsible for stocking, rotating, and maintaining fresh food items such as dairy, produce, meat, and bakery products. They ensure products are properly displayed, check for freshness, and remove expired items. This role may also involve assisting customers, maintaining clean work areas, and following food safety guidelines. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of handling perishable items are key skills for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the perishables rep position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Perishables Rep, you need a solid understanding of inventory management, food safety protocols, and experience in retail or grocery settings. Familiarity with inventory tracking systems, point-of-sale software, and certifications such as Food Handler’s Permit are commonly expected. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent customer service make someone stand out in this position. These competencies ensure product freshness, compliance with safety standards, and a positive shopping experience for customers.

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Infographic showing various Perishables Rep job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,368 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Marlin Produce - Perishables Rep - Part time

HEB

Marlin, TX • On-site

$17/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities
Job Summary: 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.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
  • 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

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Age Requirement:
  • 18+

Work Experience:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Customer service and communication skills - Required
  • Computer systems knowledge (Telxon, ACR, label machine) - Required
  • Strong customer service skills - Required
  • Communication and interpersonal skills - Required
  • Reading and writing skills - Required
  • Planning and organizing skills - Required

Education:
  • HS Diploma or GED (or equivalent) - Required

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
  • 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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 5/1/2014

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