Produce Associate

Sam's Club; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Company discounts and additional programs

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a part-time Produce Associate in Portage, MI. This entry-level position involves maintaining product quality, using digital tools, and advocating for customer service. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and engage with a collaborative team environment. Competitive pay with benefits including health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Other required trainings and assessments as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of products and collaborates with teams.
• Prepares products according to standards and ensures quality.
• Uses digital tools for business decisions and enhances engagement.
• Drives performance using inventory management techniques.
• Advocates for member experience and maintains service quality.
• Completes assignments by collaborating with co-workers and partners.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of produce quality

Digital tool proficiency

Job description

Overview

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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

What you’ll do

1. 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 providing customer service; remains flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas, tracks goods, maintains in-stock levels, and controls shrinkage in a timely manner.
2. Be an Expert: Understands processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce; prepares (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintains product safety and follows sanitation guidelines; adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
3. 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.
4. Be an Owner: Drives the performance of the area using digital tools and perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensures quality and date control standards; eliminates waste; guides peers and provides attention to customer needs; assists customers per company policies and procedures.
5. Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocates for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in the meat area and modeling high-quality service and products; executes the basics at the highest possible level of quality; demonstrates energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
6. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; uses the Open Door Policy; and applies these in executing business processes and practices.
7. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers, and other partners; identifies priorities and deadlines; communicates progress; and adapts to change, difficulties, and feedback.

Benefits and compensation

We offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

• 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 and other leave options; eligibility and amount depend on classification and length of employment
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, and additional programs

Live Better U is a company-paid education benefit program for associates. Eligibility requirements apply and benefits may change. Details are available via One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Other required trainings and assessments as applicable to the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Optional preferred qualifications listed by the employer, if any

Location

Primary location: 7021 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002-4206, United States of America

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail

The above information is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.