Produce Associate

Sam's Club # W Hill Field Rd, Layton, UT

Requisition # R-231348

Salary: $18.00 - $26.00/hr

Full time

Shifts may vary

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.

• Be a Team Member:
  Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the products; collaborate with cross‑functional teams and help educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively and develop interpersonal skills for providing customer service; and be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas, track goods, maintain in‑stock levels, and control shrinkage in a timely manner.
• Be an Expert:
  Understand the processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (for example, taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintain product safety and follow company sanitation guidelines; and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
• Be a Techie:
  Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilize handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner:
  Drive the performance of the area; utilize digital tools; use perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; guide peers and provide attention to customer needs; assist customers according to company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador:
  Advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in the meat area and modeling high quality service and products; execute the basics at the highest possible level of quality; and exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; and apply these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; determine and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.

• Maintain a positive attitude by smiling, greeting, and thanking members.
• Provide exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and member‑ready area.
• Receive and stock merchandise in an organized manner.
• Maintain inventory to prevent out‑of‑stock and over‑stock products.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Will successfully complete all required training and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired.

• Passion for and experience with produce.
• Member satisfaction as a top priority.
• Comfortable with change and quickly adapt to different work scenarios.
• Curious and creative thinker, driving change through out‑of‑box thinking.
• Effective communication and positive influence on team members.
• Leadership by example.

Walmart is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates.

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 and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Availability is based on classification and tenure.

Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

1055 W Hill Field Rd, Layton, UT , United States of America