Produce Associate

Produce Associate at Sam's Club

$16.00/hr - $23.00/hr

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.

You will be successful here if you:

• You have a passion for and experience with produce
• You keep member satisfaction as your top priority
• You are comfortable with change and quickly adapt to different work scenarios
• You’re a curious and creative thinker, driving change through out-of-box thinking
• You can communicate effectively and positively influence team members
• You lead by example

You will make an impact by:

• Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members
• Providing exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions
• Maintaining a clean, neat, and member-ready area
• Receiving & stocking merchandise in an organized manner
• Maintaining inventory so that there is no out of stock and over-stock products

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

• Be a Team Member: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products; collaborate with cross functional teams; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively; adapt to the needs of the business and assist in other areas as needed.
• Be an Expert: Understand quality processes and specifications for produce; prepare products according to standards; maintain product safety and sanitation guidelines; follow laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Be a Techie: Use digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience; utilize handheld technology for decisions related to production, training, and product quality; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner: Drive area performance; stock and rotate department products using perpetual inventory techniques; ensure quality and date control; minimize waste; assist customers per policies.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Model high-quality service and energy; advocate for the department and club experiences.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and ethics by applying related action plans and policy frameworks.
• Completes work assignments by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and partners; plan priorities and deadlines; communicate progress and opportunities for improvement.

Benefits and eligibility information:

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• PTO and family leave programs; eligibility varies by job classification and length of employment
• Other benefits include disability coverage, employee discounts, and other programs

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Retail

Minimum qualifications include the ability to meet minimum age requirements and successfully complete required trainings and assessments. The role requires being 18 years of age or older. Preferred qualifications may apply per position.