Produce Associate - Club Lathrop, CA! in Lathrop, California

Produce Associate

$19.00 - $27.00/hr
* Full time Shifts may vary 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 a 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 sweep us off our feet if:
• 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 will 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 they may have
• 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 has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Join the Founding Team at Sam's Club Lathrop!

Location:

17401 S. Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA 95330 Be part of something extraordinary from day one. Sam's Club is opening a brand-new club in Lathrop, CA, and we're looking for dependable, detail-oriented, and member-focused individuals to help bring it to life. As a founding associate, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the member experience, support club operations, and help create a culture of excellence from the ground up.

If you enjoy working with fresh food, take pride in quality, and love creating displays members are excited to shop, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Keep Fresh Produce Ready for Every Member As a Produce Associate at Sam's Club, you'll help bring fresh, high-quality produce to the center of our members' shopping experience. Whether members are planning everyday meals, stocking up for the week, or preparing for a larger gathering, your work helps make it happen. In this role, you'll spend your day stocking and rotating produce, monitoring freshness and quality, maintaining clean and organized displays, and supporting a fast-paced, high-volume department while delivering a great member experience.

What You'll Love About This Role
• Be part of a brand-new club opening and help build something from the ground up
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts member satisfaction
• Play a key role in delivering fresh, quality products members trust
• Work alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and accountability
• Grow your career with one of the world's leading retailers through training and development opportunities

What You'll Do
• Trim, crisp, package, and scale produce according to established quality standards
• Understand and communicate produce specifications, seasonality, preparation methods, and use
• Stock and rotate department products using perpetual inventory management techniques
• Monitor product quality, date control, and freshness; eliminate waste and dispose of lower-quality items
• Maintain product safety by following food handling, Cold Chain, and sanitation guidelines
• Use hand-held technology to make in-the-moment decisions about production and product quality
• Assist members with product selection and provide friendly, knowledgeable service across the club as needed
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