Produce Associate

Sam's Club; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off including vacation and parental leave

Education benefit program through Live Better U

Job summary

A major retail chain is seeking team members for their produce department to ensure quality customer service and maintain a clean shopping environment. Candidates should have a passion for produce, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to various scenarios. The hourly wage ranges between $17.00 and $25.00, with additional premiums possible based on performance and scheduling. This position offers various health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must complete all job-required trainings and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to members.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in produce area.
• Drive the performance of the area with quality standards.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

Why do our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club? They get quality & fresh food at low cost. As 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.

We 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

What you’ll do

• Be a Team Member: Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of the products; collaborates with cross‑functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicates effectively and develops interpersonal skills for providing customer service; and is flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas, track goods, maintain in‑stock levels, and control 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); prepares (trims, crisps, packages, scales) products according to established standards; maintains product safety and follows company sanitation guidelines; and adheres 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; uses handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them.
• Be an Owner: Drives the performance of the area; utilizes digital tools; uses perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensures quality and date control standards; eliminates waste; guides peers and provides attention to customer needs; assists customers according to company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocates for the department and the club by valuing the member’s experience in the produce area and modeling high‑quality service and products; executes the basics at the highest possible level of quality; and exhibits energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Compliance: Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; uses the Open Door Policy; and applies these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete Work Assignments: Uses policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carries out tasks; communicates progress and information; determines and recommends ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback.

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 and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, depending on job classification and length of employment. The amount meets or exceeds the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• Additional 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.

Compensation

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation may include premiums ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications are listed for this position.

Location

Primary Location: 11360 PELLICANO DR, EL PASO, TX 79936-5904, United States of America

Legal Notice

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and enforce 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.