Produce Associate

Sam's Club; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Company discounts

Educational benefits

Job summary

A retail organization seeks dedicated team members for their produce department in Fort Worth, TX. As part of this team, you will ensure top-notch quality of produce while enhancing customer experiences through collaborative efforts. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive hourly wages ($16-$23) and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of products and educate associates.
• Understand quality processes and procedures for produce.
• Utilize digital tools to improve shopping experience.
• Ensure quality and date control standards.
• Advocate for the department and model high quality service.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Product knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborate with cross functional teams and help educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively and 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 the processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (for example, taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintain product safety and follow company 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; use perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; guide peers and respond to customer needs in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in the meat area and model high quality service and products; execute the basics at the highest possible level of quality; exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; apply these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; determine and address improvement opportunities; adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Outline below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Examples of additional required and preferred qualifications may be listed later in the posting.

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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of 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.
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam\'s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor\'s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 to $23.00*

Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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.

Primary Location: 8351 Anderson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76120-3625, United States of America

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