Produce Associate

Family Fare, LLC; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

SpartanNash is hiring a Produce Associate in Cannon Falls, MN. The role focuses on preparing, weighing, labeling, and merchandising produce to ensure fresh, attractive displays. You will support unloading deliveries and assist with stock rotation.

Requirements include a high school diploma (GED preferred), retail or related experience, and basic math and reading skills. The job emphasizes safety guidelines and strong customer service in a busy store environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED) preferred.
• One year of retail or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail Oriented.

Responsibilities

• Cut, slice, and prepare produce as directed; follow established procedures for culling, trimming and storing product.
• Weigh, package and label products.
• Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines.
• Properly fill, rotate and merchandise produce and floral shelves, cases and displays; assist with unloading deliveries and stocking product.
• Notify the Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.
• Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.
• Maintain clean, attractive and well stocked departments.
• Follow PPE and Safety Guidelines; follow Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations.
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Detail oriented

Reading ability

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Job description

## Produce AssociateApplylocations: Cannon Falls, Minnesotatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R87972As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!**Location:**425 W. Main Street - Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009COMPENSATION: Hourly rate $13.00 - $16.00 depending on experience. BENEFITS: Full Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months. Starting Part Time Benefits Excellent benefits package, eligible to participate in 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan and work life resources. Eligibility for paid holidays and additional benefits is based on meeting working hours requirements post hire.**Position Summary:**This role is to maintain and operate the produce department including trimming and preparation of merchandise according to company and department standards; to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.**Here’s what you’ll do**:* Cut, slice, and prepare produce as directed; follow established procedures for culling, trimming and storing product.* Weigh, package and label products.* Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines.* Properly fill, rotate and merchandise produce and floral shelves, cases and displays; assist with unloading deliveries and stacking product in coolers.* Notify the Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.* Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.* Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc.* Maintain clean, attractive and well stocked departments.* Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines* Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations* Follow Guest Experience Guidelines* May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need* Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.**Here’s what you’ll need:*** High School Diploma (GED) preferred* One year of retail or related experience preferred.* Must be able to work with fresh fruits, vegetables etc. without negative allergic consequences that adversely affect the ability to perform.* Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents* Basic mathematical skills* Detail Oriented**Physical Requirements:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.