Produce Associate

Part-time and Full-Time positions available.

Primary Objective

• To provide stocking support for Produce Department and maintain all displays and other areas of Produce Department in an orderly fashion and according to Company standards.

Nature and Scope

• Primary emphasis in this position is on meeting daily needs in stocking, product rotation, customer assistance and load receiving in order to ensure maximum department sales and product availability. Primary learning challenge is product location, product knowledge and receiving procedures. This position requires ongoing judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, reading, moderate to heavy lifting, walking, operation of fork lift, pallet jack, box cutter, and exposure to cold temperatures and wet surfaces. Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. Assignments and work direction are provided by the Produce Manager, Produce Merchandiser or person in charge.

Essential Position Functions

• Performs stocking - Ensures correct placement of stock and refilling of all displays - Rotates stock for freshness - Removes spoiled/damaged product from display - Assists in markdowns of old product - Straightens and builds displays - Handles product carefully to avoid damage - Fills and maintains cooler display - Handles all designated pulldown items--evening
• Receives product and unloads trucks received - Checks product received for correct type and amount - Properly logs information and fills out invoices - Checks product for freshness and damage - Properly sorts stock and loads onto cart/pallet jack in stable manner, and moves to proper area for stocking - Codes and dates all product - Stores overstock in proper location
• Performs cleaning of sales floor/backroom/cooler - Sweeps, mops and organizes backroom - Cleans/sanitizes utensils used - Cleans spills - Properly disposes and separates cardboard and garbage - Utilizes personal protective devices (safety glasses, cut resistant gloves)
• Assists customers with questions or requests - Takes special orders - Answers all department phone calls and questions - Refers customers to the proper area or individual for help
• Performs cutting, wrapping and prepares greens - Prepares pre-cut fruit display - Trims and wraps vegetables - Knows and follows crisping program for greens
• Assists with Produce resets
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures

Functional Requirements

• Frequent: Physical - lifting/carrying 10 to 85 lbs., pushing/pulling 200 to 2000 lbs., equipment operation (pallet jack, flatbed, fork lift, box cutter, carts, pricing gun, marker, mop, broom, cleaning utensils, compactor, coring machine, plastic wrapper, knives), reaching, standing, kneeling, turning, walking, stooping/bending
• Mental - judgment/decision making, memorization, reading, math
• Environmental - exposure to cold temperatures (35 to 40 degrees)
• Occasional: Physical - climbing ladders
• Environmental - work outside

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.40 - $15.10 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Salary : $13 - $15