Produce Team Member

Nature's Fare Markets; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local market chain in the Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking a passionate Produce Team Member. The ideal candidate will greet customers warmly, assist with product inquiries, and create attractive displays of organic produce. Experience in customer service is necessary, while experience in retail or gardening is preferred. This role offers a fun and energetic environment, alongside competitive pay and discounts. Join a committed team that values local, organic, and sustainable products.

Benefits

Wage range: $18.25 - 19.50/hr

Up to 25% store discount

Education allowance

Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)

Qualifications

• Experience in produce, grocery, gardening, or retail environment preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills necessary.
• A strong work ethic and desire to contribute to health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and build connections.
• Assist customers with product inquiries and suggestions.
• Stock displays and maintain organization.
• Create attractive and organized displays.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Creativity

Passion for organic food

Job description

The successful candidates will be available to work AM/PM, weekdays and weekends between 32 and 40 hours per week. Do you love fresh, organic, local produce? Are you creative and have an eye for composition? If so this could be the right opportunity for you!

Regular Store Hours:

Mon – Sat 8:00am – 8:00pm
Sun 9:00am – 7:00pm

PRODUCE TEAM MEMBER

As part of our produce team, you are passionate about what helped get us started as a company – local and organic produce! This is an area that we are deeply rooted in and only offer 100% organic produce in our stores. As part of this role, you like helping others choose products that work best for their menu and giving some background on what farm their produce came from. This role also keeps our displays looking full and amazing with our colorful selection of fruits & vegetables.

PERKS:

• Wage range: $18.25 - 19.50/hr
• Up to 25% store discount
• Education allowance
• Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)
• Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each day

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Give a warm “hello!” to our customers as they enter the department – we like building connections with our new and regular customers and sharing a laugh along the way.
• Assist customers with questions they may have about products we and give suggestions based on their needs (don’t worry, we will train you on this!)
• Work with your team to stock displays throughout the day so it is easily accessible for customers when they need it.
• Use your creativity and eye for detail to make attractive and organized displays.
• Learn about new products and featured products that are on sale through Nature’s Fare’s flyers and magazines.
• In other words, you will help others, share your knowledge on our amazing products, be safe, be a great team player and have fun!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience in produce, grocery, gardening and/or retail environment is preferred but not needed
• Experience in a customer service role is needed
• A passion for local, organic and sustainable food and natural supplements
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and desire to contribute to people’s health and wellbeing
• Ability to work in an energetic, fast-paced environment
• Like to have fun!

Put your passion into work that matters with a growing, BC-based company committed to be a better company for our customers, our employees, and the planet. We’ll surround you with a great team and a supportive learning environment where you can grow and thrive.

Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.

Apply online today!