Produce Associate

Sam's Club

Harvey (LA)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 31,684

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

PTO and other leave options

Job summary

A leading retail company in Harvey, LA is seeking motivated individuals for an entry-level position to join their produce team. The role emphasizes quality customer service and teamwork to enhance the shopping experience. You will maintain a positive attitude while ensuring cleanliness and stock levels. Benefits include health coverage and a company-paid education program. This is a part-time position with pay ranging from $16 to $23 per hour.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service, greet and assist members, and maintain a positive attitude.
Maintain a clean, neat, and member-ready area; receive and stock merchandise in an organized manner; manage inventory to avoid out-of-stocks and over-stocks.
Support cross-functional teamwork and education of colleagues on tools, tasks, and resources.

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $16.00/hr - $23.00/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

$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 part of our produce team, you’ll help ensure availability, cleanliness, and freshness of produce. 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 products; collaborate with cross functional teams; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively; provide customer service; be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas; track goods; maintain in-stock levels; control shrinkage.
Be an Expert: understand processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce; prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to standards; maintain product safety and sanitation; adhere to laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
Be a Techie: use digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience; use handheld technology to make decisions related to production, training, and product quality; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
Be an Owner: drive department performance; use digital tools and perpetual inventory management; stock and rotate products; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; assist customers per company policies.
Be a Talent Ambassador: advocate for the department and club by valuing the member experience; model high quality service and products; exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
Complies with company policies, procedures, and ethics; open door policy; apply these in business processes and practices.
Completes work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and partners; set priorities and deadlines; communicate progress; seek opportunities for improvement; adapt to change and feedback.

What you’ll do

Provide exceptional customer service, greet and assist members, and maintain a positive attitude.
Maintain a clean, neat, and member-ready area; receive and stock merchandise in an organized manner; manage inventory to avoid out-of-stocks and over-stocks.
Support cross-functional teamwork and education of colleagues on tools, tasks, and resources.

Benefits and compensation

Live Better U is a company-paid education program for associates. Benefits include health, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance; PTO and other leave options; disability coverage; discounts; and more. Eligibility and terms apply and may vary by job classification and length of employment.

The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 to $23.00. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may apply in certain circumstances (e.g., schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed).

Qualifications

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.

Location

Primary Location: 1527 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058-3405, United States of America

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