Produce Associate

Sam's Club

Ames (IA)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 31,684

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company discounts

Education benefits

Job summary

A leading retail warehouse club in Iowa is seeking a part-time Produce Associate who is passionate about quality produce and customer service. You will ensure product availability and cleanliness, and maintain a positive shopping experience for members. This role offers competitive pay, benefits including health and education programs, and a welcoming team environment.

Qualifications

Passion for and experience with produce.
Ability to maintain a clean and member-ready area.
Flexible and able to adapt to changing work scenarios.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service to members.
Maintain inventory to prevent over-stock and out-of-stock products.
Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive environment.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Position Summary

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 will sweep us off our feet if:

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 make an impact by:

Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members
Providing exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have
Maintaining a clean, neat, and member-ready area
Receiving & stocking merchandise in an organized manner
Maintaining inventory so that there is no out of stock and over-stock products

What you’ll do

Be a Team Member: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborating with cross functional teams and helping educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicating effectively and developing interpersonal skills for providing customer service; and being flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas, tracking goods, maintaining in-stock levels, and controlling shrinkage in a timely manner.
Be an Expert: Understands the processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (for example, taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); preparing (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintaining product safety and following company sanitation guidelines; and adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
Be a Techie: Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizing hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them.
Be an Owner: Drives the performance of the area; utilizing digital tools; using perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensuring quality and date control standards; eliminating waste; guiding peers and providing attention to customer needs; assisting customers according to company policies and procedures.
Be a Talent Ambassador: Being an advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in meat area and modeling high quality service and products; executing the basics at highest possible level of quality; and exhibiting energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see One.Walmart at https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

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