Produce Associate

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Position Summary... Why do our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is they get quality & fresh food at low cost. As part of our produce team, you’ll make important decisions about the quality of the produce that members and their families eat by ensuring availability, cleanliness and freshness.

You will be in the front-lines of customer service – your smile makes a difference and you can help enhance the member’s shopping experience. Come, be a part of a team that offers our members more for less.

• Be a Team Member:
  Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborate with cross functional teams; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively and develop interpersonal skills for customer service; be flexible to the needs of the business, track goods, maintain in-stock levels, and control shrinkage in a timely manner.
• Be an Expert:
  Understand processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce; prepare products according to established standards; maintain product safety and sanitation; adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
• Be a Techie:
  Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizing handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them.
• Be an Owner:
  Drives the performance of the area; utilizing digital tools; using perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensuring quality and date control standards; eliminating waste; guiding peers and providing attention to customer needs; assisting customers according to company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador:
  Being an advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member s experience in meat area and modeling high quality service and products; executing the basics at highest possible level of quality; and exhibiting energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Completes work by prioritizing tasks with policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed; it is not an exhaustive list of duties and qualifications. The full job description may be provided during the hiring process.

Minimum qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older. Other required minimum qualifications listed in job posting.

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; PTO/PPTO may apply per job classification and length of employment; information about PTO available where applicable.
• Other benefits include disability coverage, discounts, and other programs. Live Better U education program details vary by location.

Notes:
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. For information about benefits and eligibility, please refer to official company communications during the hiring process.