Mansfield Produce - Overnight Perishables Rep - Part time

H-E-B, the Texas-based grocery chain known for fresh departments and dependable service, is seeking an Overnight Perishables Representative to join the Mansfield Produce team on a part-time, onsite basis. The role sits within Store Operations in the North/West Food Drug Stores region. The posting lists Mansfield, Texas as the location in Locations, but the Location field specifies Mansfield, ENG. The position carries a starting pay of USD $17.00/Hr. and requires overnight availability.

This role is a fit for someone who enjoys working with perishable goods, delivering friendly customer service, and keeping a busy department organized during the night shift. It’s a good match for you if you like hands-on work in a retail environment and taking pride in stocking, merchandising, and sanitation routines that support fresh products.

Overall, you’ll help keep the department well stocked and well cared for, with duties that span customer service, produce preparation, and adherence to food safety standards across the department’s varied responsibilities.

Overnight care for the produce department

On night shifts you’ll focus on making sure the display is inviting and the fresh items are ready for customers. You’ll prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product, rotate stock to ensure freshness, and label items as needed. You’ll use provided tools to record production and assist in technical areas when required, while you help customers with questions and carry out department tasks to keep everything running smoothly.

Beyond produce, there are department-specific duties across Aguas, Floral, Market, Produce, and Seafood, so you’ll need to be comfortable communicating product knowledge, offering samples, and supporting teammates as needed. The aim is a well-flowing, accurate, and clean department where customers can rely on fresh products and helpful service.

What you’ll bring to the night shift

The posting lists must-haves to be considered for the role, followed by a note about optional extras.

• 18 years of age or older
• A high school diploma or GED (or equivalent)
• Successful completion of company orientation and safety training
• Strong customer service and clear communication abilities
• Comfort with basic computer systems used in-store operations, such as Telxon, ACR, and label machines
• Reading and writing skills, plus the ability to plan and organise work

Nice-to-haves

No additional nice-to-haves are listed in the posting.

Pay, benefits and practical details

The job pays at least USD $17.00 per hour and is non-exempt. It is a part-time, onsite position in Mansfield, ENG according to the Location field, with Mansfield, Texas listed in Locations. Overnight availability is a required schedule element. The posting also includes a Req ID of 231471 and a Posting End Date of 2026-10-21T05:00:00+0000. Education requirements include a HS Diploma or GED (or equivalent), and the Licenses/Certifications field calls for Completion of Company Orientation and Safety Training.

In terms of the physical demands, the role sits in a fast-paced retail environment and involves working with customers, staying attentive to their needs, and performing department-specific tasks. In Market, you may frequently reach at waist level, stand and walk for long periods, and handle items in cold conditions, with occasional overhead reaching, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 90 lbs or more in some cases. In Seafood, similar movements apply with a 50 lb lifting ceiling, and occasional exposure to hot conditions or loud noise. These guidelines are intended to keep everyone safe while you help keep the produce and other departments running smoothly.

Advice for applicants

Tip: lead your resume with your overnight availability and part-time status, and highlight any direct experience with perishable goods or customer service in a retail setting. Show how your schedule aligns with the role’s overnight shift and emphasize the 18+ requirement and your educational background.

Tip: prove the must-have skills with concrete examples. Describe times you helped customers, used store tech like Telxon, ACR, or label machines, and how you communicated clearly to assist with product selection or questions.

Tip: prepare for interviews by sharing stories about food safety and sanitation practices you’ve followed, how you’ve rotated perishable items to maintain freshness, and how you stay organized during busy shifts in a department-wide environment.

Tip: prepare a smart question to ask at the end, such as what safety processes are in place for overnight operations and how new-hire training is delivered to support night-shift teams.