Associate - Produce

Joseph's Classic Market; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Personal Days

20% Employee Discount

Job summary

Joseph’s Classic Market is seeking a Produce Associate to maintain fresh displays, ensure top-quality fruits and vegetables, and help customers make healthy choices.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, grow with internal opportunities, and join a team that values pride in freshness, color, and presentation. This role supports the Produce department with routine tasks, safety standards, and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior produce or food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by offering product knowledge and suggestions.
• Maintain product freshness through rotation and quality checks.
• Restock and rotate displays for visual appeal and freshness.
• Accurately package, label, and price self‑service items.
• Cut, trim, and prepare fruits and vegetables for display and packaged sales.
• Receive deliveries, unload trucks, break down pallets, and organize produce in prep areas and walk-in refrigerators.
• Maintain cleanliness of scales, cutting boards, tools, and prep areas in compliance with food safety standards.
• Safely operate produce equipment, including knives, scales, and pallet jacks; assist with other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Do you take pride in freshness, color, and presentation?

Our Produce department is one of the first things customers notice when they walk into Joseph’s Classic Market. Produce Associates help bring the department to life by maintaining beautiful displays, ensuring top-quality fruits and vegetables, and helping customers make healthy, delicious choices.

Growth & Learning at Joseph’s

We believe in developing our team from within. As a Produce Associate, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, expand your knowledge of fresh fruits and vegetables, and develop valuable skills that can open the door to future opportunities within the Produce department and beyond. Many of our leaders started in entry‑level roles, and we’re committed to helping motivated team members grow their careers with us.

Routine Tasks:

• Provide excellent customer service by offering product knowledge, answering questions, and making personalized suggestions
• Maintain product freshness through regular rotation and quality checks
• Restock and rotate displays to ensure visual appeal and freshness
• Accurately package, label, and price self‑service items
• Cut, trim, and prepare fruits and vegetables for display and packaged sales
• Receive deliveries, unload trucks, break down pallets, and organize produce in prep areas and walk-in refrigerators
• Maintain cleanliness of scales, cutting boards, tools, and prep areas in compliance with food safety standards
• Safely operate produce equipment, including knives, scales, and pallet jacksAssist with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior produce or food preparation experience preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math and reading skills
• Strong attention to detail and visual presentation
• Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude
• A passion for serving people

Physical & Work Environment

A Produce Associate works primarily in the Produce department and the prep/backdoor receiving area. This role involves walking and standing for extended periods, lifting and moving products weighing up to 80 pounds, and working in a fast-paced retail environment. Frequent interaction with customers and fellow team members is an essential part of the role.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Personal Days
• 20% Employee Discount

We’d love to tell you more.

If you have questions about the role, growth opportunities, or what it’s like to work in our Produce department, we encourage you to reach out. We’re always happy to share more about how you can learn, grow, and thrive at Joseph’s Classic Market.

As part of our hiring process, we ask all candidates to complete a brief Predictive Index (PI) assessment. This helps us understand your strengths and how you may thrive within our team.

Interview Process

At Joseph’s Classic Market, we utilize VidCruiter as part of our interview process. This platform allows candidates to complete video interviews at their convenience, giving our hiring team the opportunity to better understand your experience and qualifications early in the process.

Employment Eligibility

Joseph’s Classic Market participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new employees. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.