Produce Associate

Winn-Dixie; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail grocery chain in Fairhope seeks a Produce Associate to enhance customer loyalty through friendly service and efficient product management. Responsibilities include greeting customers, stocking items to ensure freshness, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates must be 18+, proficient in English, and authorized to work in the U.S. This role promotes a culture of belonging and is integral to maintaining excellent customer relations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and prompt service to customers.
• Assist customers with product suggestions.
• Keep work area clean and free from hazards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to stock and rotate products

Compliance with policies

Job description

We are committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves. Read our Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Statement here.

Job Title: Produce Associate

Location: Retail Grocery Location

Position Overview

The produce associate is responsible for increasing customer confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, consistent operating conditions and a friendly atmosphere.

Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
• Offer product suggestions when appropriate.
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
• Operate department equipment and tools.
• Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
• Notify management of team member theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Preferred

• High standard of intergrity and reliability.

Required Behaviors

• Lives the Values by embracing the essence of the company demonstrating a commitment to the company’s goal and values.
• Unifies and motivates team through praise and recognition of success with immediate feedback to build an environment of trust.
• Business-driven showing passion for the business, delivering results consistently.
• Customer-orientated by passionately demonstrating that the customer comes first… always by putting the customer’s needs above all else.
• People Passion through consistently treating others with respect and dignity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.