Produce Associate

Sam's Club

Fort Smith (AR)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 31,684

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage

Financial benefits including 401(k), stock options, and life insurance

Paid time off and various leave benefits

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Job summary

A leading retail club in Fort Smith seeks a Produce Associate to ensure the quality and availability of produce for members. Responsibilities include maintaining product safety, utilizing digital tools for improved shopping experiences, and collaborating with team members to enhance member satisfaction. This role requires a passion for produce and the ability to adapt to change. Health benefits and educational programs are provided.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older.
Experience with produce is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of products and collaborates with teams.
Understands processes related to produce quality.
Uses digital tools for sales and shopping experience.
Drives performance and ensures quality and safety.
Advocates for member experience and service.
Follows company policies and collaborates effectively.
Completes assignments using resources and feedback.

Skills

passion for produce

member satisfaction focus

adaptability to change

effective communication

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Produce Associate role at Sam's Club.

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.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $23.00/hr

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 a 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.

You will experience and demonstrate

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

What you will 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 customer service; flexible to work in other areas, tracks goods, maintains in-stock levels, and controls shrinkage in a timely manner.
Be an Expert: Understands processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise; prepares (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintains product safety and follows sanitation guidelines; adheres to laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
Be a Techie: Uses 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; uses digital tools; applies perpetual inventory management to stock and rotate department products; ensures quality and date control; eliminates waste; assists customers according to company policies and procedures.
Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocates for the department and club by valuing the member's experience in the meat area and modeling high-quality service and products; executes the basics at the highest level of quality; shows energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; follows Open Door Policy; applies these in business processes and practices.
Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers, and partners; identifies priorities and deadlines; communicates progress; seeks opportunities for improvement; adapts to change and feedback.

Benefits and compensation

Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
PTO and leave benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; PTO/PPTO to cover vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes; eligible amounts depend on job classification and tenure
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, discounts, Military Leave Pay, and reimbursement programs

Live Better U is a company-paid education benefit program for associates. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees. Eligible programs may require meeting certain criteria. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

Qualifications