Produce Associate

Sam's Club; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,863 - 37,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental

401(k) and stock purchase options

Paid time off and parental leave

Company-paid education benefit program

Discounts for employees

Job summary

Sam's Club is hiring a Produce Team Member in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will ensure the availability and quality of produce while providing exceptional customer service to our members. You'll greet and assist customers, maintain a clean produce area, and manage inventory effectively.

The ideal candidate is passionate about fresh produce and understands the importance of member satisfaction. Join us in delivering high-quality service and enhancing the shopping experience for our customers.

Responsibilities include receiving merchandise, collaborating with team members, and utilizing digital tools to enhance sales and engagement. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with produce and member satisfaction is essential.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing scenarios.
• Effective communication skills to influence team positively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and member-ready areas.
• Provide exceptional customer service to members.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain inventory control.

Skills

Passion for produce

Customer service orientation

Adaptability

Effective communication

Creative thinking

Job description

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.

What Makes You a Good Fit

• 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

Your Impact

• Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members
• Providing exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have
• Maintaining a clean, neat, and member‑ready area
• Receiving and stocking merchandise in an organized manner
• Maintaining inventory so that there is no out‑of‑stock or over‑stock products

Your Responsibilities

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; and is 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: Understands the processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (for example, taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); prepares (trims, crisps, packages, scales) products according to established standards; maintains product safety and follows company sanitation guidelines; and adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.

Be a Techie: Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizes 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.

Be an Owner: Drives the performance of the area; utilizes digital tools; uses 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; and assists customers according to company policies and procedures.

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; and exhibits energy, commitment, and passion for the work.

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.

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carries out tasks; communicates progress and information; determines and recommends ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Compensation

The hourly wage range for this position is $19.50 to $27.50. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the applicable minimum wage for the job location.

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.

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.
• 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 by Walmart.

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

Minimum Qualifications

I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job‑required training and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

None listed.

Primary Location

6336 College Grove Way, San Diego, CA 92115‑7244, United States of America.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Walmart and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer. Minority groups, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.