Produce Associate

Sam's Club; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase options

PTO and leave benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Company discounts

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Produce Associate in Flint, MI. Responsibilities include maintaining produce quality and ensuring a positive shopping experience for members. The ideal candidate will be flexible, tech-savvy, and committed to high-quality customer service. This part-time position offers an hourly wage of $16.00 to $23.00 and various health and financial benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and collaborate with teams.
• Understand quality specifications for produce and maintain safety standards.
• Leverage digital tools to drive sales and improve shopping experiences.
• Drive area performance and ensure quality control.
• Value the member's experience and model high-quality service.
• Complete work assignments and adapt to changes.

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Overview

Position summary: Why do our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is 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.

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborate with cross-functional teams; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively; develop interpersonal skills for providing customer service; be 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: Understand processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); prepare products according to established standards; maintain product safety and follow 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 elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner: Drive the performance of the area; utilize digital tools; stock and rotate department products using perpetual inventory management techniques; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; assist customers according to company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Value the member's experience in the department; model high quality service and products; exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; implement related action plans; utilize the Open Door Policy in executing business processes.
• 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 and information; identify improvement opportunities and adapt to change and feedback.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

• Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Location

Primary Location: 4373 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48532-4152, United States of America

Employment type

• Part-time

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• PTO and related leave benefits; details depend on job classification and length of employment
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, and additional programs

The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 to $23.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may apply in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or work performed.

Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for associates; eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change. For information about benefits, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.