Produce Associate

Sam's Club # N Lexington Spring mill Rd
Ontario, OH

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 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.

• 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 & stock merchandise in an organized manner.
• Maintain inventory so that there is no out of stock and over-stock products.
• Perform general store duties as assigned in a flexible and collaborative manner.

• Be a Team Member
  :
  Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the products; collaborate with cross‑functional teams and help educate other associates; communicate effectively and develop interpersonal skills for providing customer service; and be flexible to the needs of the business.
• Be an Expert
  :
  Understand processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise; prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintain product safety and follow sanitation guidelines; 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; use handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner
  :
  Drive the performance of the area; use digital tools; apply perpetual inventory management techniques; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; guide peers and address customer needs; assist customers per company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador
  :
  Advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience; execute basics at highest possible level of quality; exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; use the Open Door Policy; apply these in business processes.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers, and partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicate progress and recommend improvement opportunities; adapt and learn from change.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully complete all required job trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period.

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00 per hour. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.

• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits including short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: company-paid education benefit program covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates.

1070 N Lexington Spring mill Rd, Ontario, OH , United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.