Produce Associate, Full-Time

Riverwards; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Riverwards Produce is a community-focused market in Philadelphia seeking a full-time Produce Associate to own the produce department, keep displays clean and stocked, receive and process incoming produce, and assist customers and staff. This role reports to the Produce Manager, requires retail produce experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, 8+ hour standing, and flexible scheduling.

Benefits include health/dental insurance, paid time off, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and a store

Qualifications

• Experience receiving, processing, and merchandising produce in retail.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8+ hours.
• Desire to greet customers and foster relationships.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• ServSafe (or analogous) certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide helpful information.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked produce displays.
• Receive and process incoming produce; organize back stock.
• Help with cash register, bagging, and price checks during busy times.
• Report inventory lows/highs to buyers and assist with market operations.
• Keep storage spaces clean and store layout known to staff.
• Ensure the market appears clean and orderly by cleaning up messes and unloading shipments when necessary.

Skills

Produce knowledge

Customer service

Punctual

Detail oriented

Physical stamina

Flexible scheduling

ServSafe certification

Team player

Self-starter

Safety minded

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

About Us:

Join our team at Riverfront Produce, a community-focused market dedicated to providing high-quality, locally-sourced products to our customers. We take pride in sustainability, supporting local farmers, and delivering exceptional customer service. Be part of a welcoming and vibrant shopping experience for our community.

Job Description: Full time

Overview:

Riverwards Produce is a group of produce focused markets in Philadelphia.

The Produce Associate position at Riverwards Produce takes ownership and initiative of the produce department. They maintain well-stocked, obsessively clean produce displays, receive and process incoming produce, organize produce back stock, and perform regularly scheduled cleanings. They have an expert knowledge of produce and produce uses and can help customers and staff with inquiries and suggestions. They have a working knowledge of retail customer service and can jump in to help ring up a customer, find a quart of strawberries or fill a bag of bulk almonds.

Reports to: Produce Manager

Responsibilities:

• Greets customers and provides helpful information
• Completes the list of tasks associated with the shift worked (Refer to opening and closing produce duties lists)
• When the store is busy, Produce Associates are expected to help work the registers, help bag, and/or make themselves available for questions and price checks
• When primary responsibilities are completed for the day, Produce Associates help out with daily market operations. They fill in where they see a need or are requested to help, including the downtime responsibilities of the cashier role and beyond.
• Reports lows, highs, and out of stocks to buyers and helps maintain inventory
• Organizes and maintains the cleanliness of storage spaces
• Is knowledgeable about the layout of the store, products offered, and where to find them
• Ensures the market appears clean and orderly by cleaning up messes, breaking down boxes, sweeping, and helping unload shipments when necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience receiving, processing, and merchandising produce in a retail setting
• A desire to greet and engage customers and foster relationships with regulars
• Punctual and detail oriented
• A positive attitude and an enthusiastic desire to provide storewide customer service
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and spend 8+ hours standing and walking up and down stairs, this will include lifting, walking, carrying and stooping
• Passion for the principles of sustainable food and farming
• Flexibility in scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A diligent approach to safety and sanitation. ServSafe (or analogous) certification a plus
• A team player with a willingness to jump in and help with all tasks. A self-starter and hard worker
• Ability to roll with the punches of a rapidly growing start-up business

COMPENSATION:

Compensation begins at $16/hr. Riverwards Produce provides a 20% discount on all store products. Benefits include health, dental and medical insurance (for full time employees), paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and flexible scheduling.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.