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Produce - Associate, $17.00​/hour

Job in City of Albany, Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listing for: Honest Weight Food Co-op
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-06
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail Associate/ Customer Service, Stocking, Retail Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 USD Hourly USD 17.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Albany

Title

(PT) Produce Associate

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Retail Close Date Description

Produce Associate Purpose

To keep displays, coolers and shelves fully stocked and rotated. Provide prompt, friendly and courteous customer service.

Status

$17.00/hour, Opening Hours, Weekend Availability Required.

Supervisor

Produce Manager

Receiving

Job Responsibilities
  • Assist with deliveries
  • Help with unloading as needed
  • Assist with stocking and rotation of backstock
  • In the absence of the Produce Receiver:
    Check in and sign for deliveries. Note any discrepancies, product damages or adjustments on the invoice.
Prep
  • Wash / soak, trim, bundle, and package wet produce for displays
  • Sort, weigh, and label dry items for displays
  • Store extra products in boxes / bins or tubs. Label contents
  • As needed, clean/sanitize surfaces, utensils, buckets, and sinks
  • As needed remove trash
  • As needed flatten boxes and take to cardboard baler
Stocking
  • Cull, rotate, and replenish displays following established stocking priorities
  • Dispose of damaged or spoiled product promptly, after notifying produce management
  • Keep produce retail, prep, and storage areas in a clean, orderly condition
  • Clean cases and shelf displays
  • Pay attention to potential floor hazards such as wet floor areas or food on the floor
  • As needed, clean/sanitize surfaces, utensils, buckets, and sinks
  • As needed remove trash
  • As needed flatten boxes and take to cardboard baler
  • Label items accurately with price tags
  • Check signage for correct PLU, price, and origin
  • Report any shrink and pricing anomalies as per department procedures
Customer Service
  • Assist customers with questions in a prompt, friendly, courteous manner. If you cannot answer their questions, find another staff member to assist them
  • Offer samples, menu ideas and suggestions for preparation
  • Record and process special orders according to department procedures
Closing
  • Leave produce retail, prep and storage areas in a clean and orderly condition
  • Compost spoiled product according to department procedures
  • Clean/sanitize surfaces, utensils, buckets, and sinks
  • Remove trash
  • Flatten boxes and take to cardboard baler
  • Wash and dry prep room floor
  • Properly store / cover refrigerated produce as per department procedures
  • Bring any plants / products from sales floor to produce cooler
  • Lock gates for outdoor plant area.
Special tasks
  • Assist with set-up of Garden Shop as necessary
  • Load and operate Cardboard Baler and store completed bales according to department procedures
Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Open Date

7/21/2026

Position

Produce, Associate

Position Requirements Qualifications
  • Demonstrated reliability in attendance and timeliness
  • Ability to follow directions and work independently when necessary
  • Ability to project friendly, helpful presence to customers while maintaining a professional demeanor
  • Familiarity with produce varieties / classifications
  • Ability to follow written and oral directions
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Organized, with attention to details
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Familiarity with basic office computer functions including spreadsheets, email, internet
  • Experience with computer Point-of-Sale systems a plus
  • Ability to safely and consistently lift 60 pounds throughout a shift
  • Ability to work shifts with constant standing throughout work day and frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching
  • Demonstrated diligence in cleaning
  • Willingness to get dirty and wet
  • Flexibility in scheduling, including willingness to exchange shifts with co-workers, willingness to cover additional shifts if needed, and willingness to alter work schedule to meet changing needs of the department
Shift

Various Shifts

This position is currently accepting applications.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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