Produce Associate

Sam's Club; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sam’s Club in Davenport, IA is seeking a frontline Team Member to support the produce department. You will help ensure availability, cleanliness, and freshness of produce while delivering friendly member service.

You will work with cross-functional teams, learn product quality specs, and leverage digital tools to manage inventory and uphold safety standards. This role emphasizes adaptability and a proactive service mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Complete all required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, welcoming attitude; greet and thank members.
• Provide exceptional customer service and answer member questions.
• Keep the produce area clean, neat, and member-ready.
• Receive and stock merchandise in an organized manner.
• Maintain inventory to prevent stockouts and overstock.

Skills

Produce knowledge

Customer service

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Leadership by example

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Position Summary

Our members choose Sam’s Club for quality & fresh produce at low cost. As part of the produce team, you’ll help ensure members’ availability, cleanliness, and freshness of produce, work front‑lines of customer service and enhance the shopping experience.

Your Key Qualities

• 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

Impact You Will Make

• Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members
• Providing exceptional customer service across the club, answering member questions
• 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

Job Overview

• Be a Team Member: Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge; collaborate with cross‑functional teams; educate associates; communicate effectively and develop interpersonal skills; be flexible and track goods and inventory.
• Be an Expert: Understand produce quality specifications; prepare products per standards; maintain safety and sanitation; follow laws, regulations and company policies.
• Be a Techie: Leverage digital tools; make business decisions; adapt to new tools and encourage others.
• Be an Owner: Drive area performance; use digital tools; manage inventory; ensure quality; reduce waste; guide peers; assist customers.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocate for the department; model high quality service; exhibit energy, commitment, passion.
• Comply with policies, procedures, and ethics; implement action plans; use Open Door Policy.
• Complete work assignments; collaborate; identify priorities; recommend improvements; adapt to change.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, vision, dental coverage
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting; use for vacation, sick, holidays, etc.
• Other benefits: short‑term/long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.

Education & Compensation

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 paid by Walmart.

Hourly wage range: $18.00 to $26.00 per hour (actual hourly rate equals or exceeds minimum wage). Additional compensation may include premiums up to $3.00 per hour based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Complete all required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired.

Preferred Qualifications

None listed.

Location

Primary Location: 3887 Elm… Davenport, IA 52807-2504, United States of America.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.