Produce Assistant Job Ruidoso area,New Mexico USA,Retail

Salary Range: USD $16.00/Hr.

Overview

The Job in a Nutshell

The Produce Assistant is responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the produce department.

Natural Grocers is excited to come to the Ruidoso community. Our grand opening is scheduled for September 2025, but this date is subject to change. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Applications are accepted until the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended:

Deadline: 05/29/2025

Responsibilities

Providing world-class customer service as a top priority.

Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence, and adhering to all policies.

Creating an inviting, full, and shopable produce department.

Assisting the produce department manager with ordering and maintaining accurate inventory levels.

Supporting the department manager in managing margins, COGs, and overall department profitability, including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.

Maintaining the department daily, ensuring produce racks are fresh, full, and abundant.

Properly handling, storing, culling, crisping, and rotating produce, ensuring only certified organic produce is ordered and received.

Ensuring all in-stock products meet company standards and that tools and equipment are cleaned per health and company standards.

Receiving incoming produce orders per standards, offering and following up on special orders.

Assisting in training and monitoring department personnel.

Conducting demos and addressing performance issues within the department.

Handling register functions, including backup cashiering, managing returns, customer complaints, and register shift changes.

Maintaining safety and security for customers and employees.

Responding to customer questions and increasing product knowledge.

Utilizing email and information systems as needed.

Completing DSR and cash closing processes if needed.

Working a schedule based on store needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, with a 40-hour workweek and mandatory meetings.

This position has limited Manager on Duty functions but is not intended to be the overall Manager on Duty.

Qualifications

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

1 year of experience in grocery, retail, or produce environment preferred; experience in natural foods is a plus.

1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Ability to pass food safety training and maintain certifications.

Ability to manage changing priorities, stay focused, and possess a sense of urgency.

Excellent customer service skills, highly organized, detail-oriented.

Cashier trained, able to count currency, proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

This job description is not a contract and may change. Employees are expected to perform all tasks assigned by their managers.

Benefits

All Crew Members

Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080/year as store credit)
Holiday Pay for 5 holidays (stores closed)
Paid Time Off (sick days, vacation) increasing with tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
Power Program (rewards)
Regular pay increases, advancement opportunities, career development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave, Medical Leave
Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance
Voluntary benefits: hospital indemnity, accident, long-term disability, term life
Retirement Plan (401k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HSA with match)

Diversity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing all people should experience health and wellbeing. We embrace differences in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, age, culture, thoughts, and ideas. We celebrate diversity to foster an inclusive environment where our crew can thrive.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical Capabilities:

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. constantly, 11-20 lbs. frequently, 21-50 lbs. occasionally, and 51-100 lbs. with team lift.
Ability to push/pull up to 15 lbs. constantly, 16-100 lbs. occasionally.
Use of computer for data entry, walking, standing, fine motor skills, bending, twisting, reaching.

Environmental Conditions:

Work with tools, dust, fumes, congestion; occasional noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, heights, contact stress.

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