Produce Associate New Location - Tomball, TX

Sam's East, Inc.; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sam's Club Tomball is hiring a Produce Associate to join the brand-new club and help deliver fresh, high-quality produce to members.

You will stock, rotate, and monitor freshness while delivering friendly service in a fast-paced environment. This founding team opportunity lets you shape the member experience from day one.

Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities as you contribute to a growing store in Tomball, TX.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh produce quality and stock management.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends.
• Commitment to food safety and cleanliness.
• Strong communication and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Stock and rotate produce to maintain freshness.
• Assist members with product selection and questions.
• Maintain clean, organized displays across the department.
• Monitor product quality and date control.
• Operate equipment safely and follow safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with team to meet store goals.

Skills

Produce passion

Customer service

Team communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand-held devices

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. You will sweep us off our feet if:

• 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

You will make an impact by:

• 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 & stocking merchandise in an organized manner
• Maintaining inventory so that there is no out of stock and over-stock products

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

What you’ll do... Produce Associate — New Location - Tomball, TX

Join the Founding Team at Sam's Club Tomball! Location: 14257 FM2920 RD. Suite 115 Tomball, TX 77377 Be part of something extraordinary from day one. Sam's Club is opening a brand-new club in Tomball, TX, and we're looking for dependable, detail-oriented, and member-focused individuals to help bring it to life. As a founding associate, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the member experience, support club operations, and help create a culture of excellence from the ground up. If you enjoy working with fresh food, take pride in quality, and love creating displays members are excited to shop, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Keep Fresh Produce Ready for Every Member

As a Produce Associate at Sam's Club, you'll help bring fresh, high-quality produce to the center of our members' shopping experience. Whether members are planning everyday meals, stocking up for the week, or preparing for a larger gathering, your work helps families feel confident and excited about what they bring home to their tables. In this role, you'll spend your day stocking and rotating produce, monitoring freshness and quality, maintaining clean and organized displays, and supporting a fast-paced, high-volume department while delivering a great member experience.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Be part of a brand-new club opening and help build something from the ground up
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts member satisfaction
• Play a key role in delivering fresh, quality products members trust
• Work alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and accountability
• Grow your career with one of the world's leading retailers through training and development opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Trim, crisp, package, and scale produce according to established quality standards
• Understand and communicate produce specifications, seasonality, preparation methods, and use
• Stock and rotate department products using perpetual inventory management techniques
• Monitor product quality, date control, and freshness; eliminate waste and dispose of lower-quality items
• Maintain product safety by following food handling, Cold Chain, and sanitation guidelines
• Use hand-held technology to make in-the-moment decisions about production and product quality
• Assist members with product selection and provide friendly, knowledgeable service across the club as needed
• Operate and sanitize equipment safely; report unsafe conditions and equipment issues to management

We’re Looking for People Who

• Have a passion for fresh food and take pride in quality
• Keep member satisfaction as a top priority
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Have strong attention to detail and food safety awareness
• Are comfortable following food handling and safety guidelines
• Adapt quickly to changing business needs
• Are available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays
• Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Why Sam’s Club?

At Sam's Club, you're not just starting a job; you're building a career. As part of our founding Tomball team, you'll help establish the culture, set the standard for excellence, and create an experience members will remember. Plus, you'll enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and access to Live Better U, our company-paid education program.

Our Values

Respect the Individual Strengthens the team by helping develop and mentor others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us. Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.

Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first. Makes decisions based on reliable information, balances short- and long-term priorities, and considers how one's own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.

Strive for Excellence Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, and demonstrates courage and resilience. Drives continuous improvement, is open to and uses new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.

Competitive Pay and 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.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• 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 for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

Hourly Wage Range

The hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to $25.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to 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.

Minimum Qualifications

I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position. Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

Optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location

13255 N. GRAND PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375-0000, United States of America

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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.

About Walmart

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.