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(18yrs+ to apply) Produce Clerk - Montvale

Schnucks · Schnucks Montvale, IL · $15.15–$16.45 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Candidates must be available between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. and on weekends. How does that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can truly meet the stated availability, which the posting makes a hard requirement.

This role is 20 to 25 hours a week. What are you looking for in a part-time job?

What they are checking: Whether the hours fit their needs, which predicts whether they will stay.

Tell me about a time you worked a busy weekend shift. What did you do to keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep displays stocked during peak traffic when produce sells fastest.

How do you treat customers when you're in the middle of stocking?

What they are checking: Whether they put shoppers first, which is the first duty listed for the role.

What would you do

A customer asks why the price on a sign doesn't match the shelf. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they read department signs carefully and bring in help to make it right for the customer.

You're told to trim and wrap a case of celery, but you've never done it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask to be shown instead of guessing, since training happens at the store level.

What would you do if you noticed a coworker leaving damaged produce on display?

What they are checking: Whether they will hold the team's quality standard even when it means speaking up.

About the work

How would you spot produce that should be pulled before a customer sees it?

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize bruising, wilting or mold and keep displays fresh.

What's the right way to rotate a display of berries or other items that go bad fast?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that fragile items need tighter rotation to avoid waste.

How would you keep the area around a misted display safe for shoppers?

What they are checking: Whether they connect watering produce with the slip risk it creates and handle it.

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The full job description

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Job Description Candidates MUST be available between 6am-8pm and weekends to be considered. This role is offering 20-25 hours per week. This is not an official job description, but represents major responsibilities a new hire can expect to perform.You could expect the position of produce clerk to include the following: DUTIES: • Provide friendly and courteous service to customers • Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. • Stock, rotate and straighten product • Water and ice down various products • Wash trim, and wrap product • Remove any product not meeting company quality standards • Read and understand department signs • Follow company safety and sanitation procedures • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of store management TRAINING Training will be provided at store level. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Bending Stooping Able to work in a cold, damp environment Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Working on feet for entire shift (4-8 hours) Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: • Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation Pay Range: $15.15 - $16.45 We offer a variety of benefits to support your overall wellbeing including, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and teammate discounts. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon length of service, area and/or position.

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