Produce Associate

Job Description : Position Summary :

Position Summary :

This role is to maintain and operate the produce department including trimming and preparation of merchandise according to company and department standards;

to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Here’s what you’ll do :

Cut, slice, and prepare produce as directed; follow established procedures for culling, trimming and storing product.

Weigh, package and label products.

Handle spoiled / damaged products per established guidelines.

Properly fill, rotate and merchandise produce and floral shelves, cases and displays; assist with unloading deliveries and stacking product in coolers.

Notify the Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.

Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.

Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc.

Maintain clean, attractive and well stocked departments.

Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines

Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations

Follow Guest Experience Guidelines

May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need :

High School Diploma (GED) preferred

One year of retail or related experience preferred.

Must be able to work with fresh fruits, vegetables etc. without negative allergic consequences that adversely affect the ability to perform.

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents

Basic mathematical skills

Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and / or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.