Produce Associate

Sam's Club

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 26,174 - 35,817

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off including parental leave

Company discounts and educational benefits

Job summary

A retail supermarket chain in Colorado is seeking a Produce Associate to ensure quality and freshness of produce. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean area, and collaborating with team members. This part-time role requires a passion for produce and strong communication skills. Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and collaborate with teams.
Ensure product safety and adhere to sanitation guidelines.
Leverage digital tools to improve shopping experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Produce Associate at Sam's Club

Base Pay

$19.00/hr - $26.00/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.

What you'll do

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 lead by example

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

The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

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 handheld 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.

Pay & Benefits

Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance.
Paid time off (PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting) available.
Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and Live Better U education benefit program.

Minimum Qualifications