Produce Associate

Sam's Club; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

A major retail corporation in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a Produce Associate to maintain product quality and provide excellent customer service. You will collaborate with teams, leverage technology, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. The position offers health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of products and collaborate with teams.
• Understand processes related to quality of produce merchandise.
• Leverage digital tools to drive sales and improve experience.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Produce Associate role at Sam's Club.

Base pay range: $16.00/hr - $23.00/hr.

This range is provided by Sam's Club. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The above information is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: maintain knowledge of products; collaborate with cross-functional teams; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively; develop interpersonal skills for customer service; work in other areas as needed; track goods; maintain in-stock levels; and control shrinkage in a timely manner.
• Be an Expert: understand processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise; prepare products according to established standards; maintain product safety and sanitation guidelines; adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
• Be a Techie: leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and engage teammates; use handheld technology to support production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner: drive area performance; utilize digital tools; stock and rotate department products using perpetual inventory techniques; ensure quality and date control; eliminate waste; assist customers per company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: advocate for the department and club by valuing the member experience and modeling high-quality service and products; perform basics at the highest level of quality; show energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Comply with company policies and standards of ethics and integrity; implement related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; apply these in business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and other partners; identify priorities and deadlines; communicate progress; seek improvement opportunities; adapt to change and feedback.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum Qualifications: outlined below; if none listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: outlined below; if none listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Benefits

• 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. PTO/PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Amount depends on job classification and length of employment. Meets or exceeds paid sick leave laws where applicable.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Other information

• Live Better U is a company-paid education benefit program for associates; 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to plan terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.