Produce Associate

Heinen's Grocery Store; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Heinen’s is seeking a Retail Professional to uphold the Diamond Difference standards across our Illinois locations. You will prioritize daily tasks, develop knowledge of produce, and maintain a clean, safe environment for customers and team members.

Responsibilities include planning attractive displays, ordering products, pulling shrink, stocking and merchandising, and staying up-to-date on product knowledge. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sense of urgency with the ability to work independently to complete daily tasks.
• Ability to comply with all company policies and standards.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Production-driven with the ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees.
• Willingness to work the non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Acquire and share knowledge of produce.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment for customers and associates.
• Cull department for quality control, scans and records shrink.
• Take and fill special orders for customers.
• Put away orders.
• Plan attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance the department.
• Order product.
• Pull shrink daily.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise product.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Urgency

Independence

Stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Overview Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

• Opportunity for promotion*

Company Overview Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Retail Professional – Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards

As an associate of Heinen’s there are key components to learn, implement and master. Each of these are integral to the Heinen’s Brand and to your success. These are simple behaviors that help distinguish us as the premier supermarket in Northeast Ohio and Chicago.

Professional Appearance Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products and your department in support of our Brand.

Acknowledge Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.

Evaluate Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.

Thank Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.

Engage Engage customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Acquire and share knowledge of produce.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all customers and associates.
• Culls department for quality control, scans and records shrink.
• Take and fill special orders for customers.
• Put away orders.
• Plan attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance the department.
• Order product.
• Pull shrink daily.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise product.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Possess the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Possess the ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees.
• Must be willing to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Must be willing to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday and evenings.

Illinois Benefits Information

• Retirement Plan
• Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates. 5% company match.
• Healthcare Benefits
• Medical and Pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options, as well as Commuter Benefit options.
• Company-provided Dental and Vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
• Insurance
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible schedules.
• Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
• Closed on 7 major holidays.
• Growth and Development
• Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
• Wellbeing
• Company-provided associate assistance program.
• Family, Parental and Personal Leave options.
• Discounts
• 20% discount on Heinen's products.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.