Produce Associate

Sam's Club; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off including parental leave and bereavement

Job summary

A leading retail store in Fresno is seeking a part-time Produce Associate to ensure quality and freshness in the produce section. This entry-level role involves maintaining product knowledge, customer service, and engaging with team members to enhance the shopping experience. Candidates must be 18 years or older with a passion for produce. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.00 to $24.00.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the products.
• Understand processes and specifications related to quality of produce.
• Use digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience.
• Drive department performance and ensure quality control.
• Demonstrate high-quality service and products.

Skills

Experience with produce

Customer service

Adaptability

Effective communication

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Produce Associate at Sam's Club. Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $24.00/hr. 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

$17.00/hr - $24.00/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 be excited by:

• 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

What you’ll do

• Be a Team Member: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborate with cross-functional teams and educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively; 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; prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintain product safety and sanitation guidelines; adhere to laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Be a Techie: Use digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology to support production, training, and product quality with the member in mind.
• Be an Owner: Drive department performance; utilize digital tools; stock and rotate department products; ensure quality and date control; eliminate waste; assist customers according to company policies.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Demonstrate high-quality service and products; model energy, commitment, and passion for the work; comply with company policies and ethics.

Responsibilities & standards

• Complete work assignments using policies, data, and resources
• Collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners
• Identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicate progress
• Adapt to changes and seek opportunities to improve

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

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

Location: 7663 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-4306, United States of America

Employment type & seniority

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• 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
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; PTO/PPTO available for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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 associates. Tuition, books, and fees may be paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply and benefits are subject to change.

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $24.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes incentives; premium pay may apply in specific circumstances.

Notes

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed in the role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The full job description can be provided during the hiring process.