Produce Associate - Oak Park Heights

Kowalski's Markets; Oak Park Heights (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount 20%

Weekly pay

Employee recognition

Annual company picnic

Holiday parties

Employee appreciation luncheons

Scholarship opportunities

Health Insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Kowalski's Markets is hiring a part-time team member for our Oak Park Heights Market & Wine Shop in Oak Park Heights, MN. The role focuses on keeping the department stocked, clean, and organized while delivering friendly service to customers.

Pay ranges from $13.25 to $21.50 hourly, based on experience. This position features weekly pay, employee discounts, health insurance options, and opportunities through our UFCW-affiliated benefits program.

Qualifications

• Available afternoon/evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to work 20-30hours/week.
• Must be able to lift and carry between 5 and 70 pounds.
• Ensure quality and safety of food.
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interest in product knowledge so as to educate customers.
• Understand that you have the power to impact customers and coworkers day in a positive way.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include keeping our department stocked, clean and organized so that customers can easily find the products they are looking for.
• The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build right relationships with coworkers and customers to create a welcoming and helpful environment. This is a fast-paced job that keeps you moving!

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oak Park Heights Market & Wine Shop - Oak Park Heights, MN 55082

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $13.25 - $21.50 Hourly

Please Note: Pay Range is based on job experience.

Kowalski Companies is a civic business. We have been family-owned since 1983, when Jim and Mary Kowalski opened the first location on Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Being a part of a civic business means we focus on ensuring sustainability and providing the best possible customer service.

At Kowalski's we proudly partner with many local and family-owned producers whenever possible. Instead of buying from across the world, we work with both large local growers like Untiedt's Vegetable Farm and small local farmers in our stores' neighborhoods to ensure maximum freshness. Kowalski's seeks quality over all else, which means we buy only the highest grades possible. We also carry exclusive high-quality products that you can't get anywhere else. Our friendly produce staff is highly trained with the experience and knowledge to give customers the best service in the Twin Cities.

Responsibilities include keeping our department stocked, clean and organized so that customers can easily find the products they are looking for.

The ideal candidate that we are looking for will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build right relationships with both coworkers and customers to create a welcoming and helpful environment. This is a fast-paced job that keeps you moving!

Requirements

• Available afternoon/evenings and weekends
• Must be able to work 20-30hours/week
• Must be able to lift and carry between 5 and 70 pounds
• Ensure quality and safety of food
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in product knowledge so as to be able to educate customers on our product
• Understand that you have the power to impact customers and coworkers day in a positive way

Benefits

• 20% Kowalski's discount - purchases $10+
• Weekly pay
• Employee recognition
• Annual company picnic
• Holiday parties
• Employee appreciation luncheons
• Scholarship opportunities
• Health Insurance
• 401k plan

This position is part of the UFCW local union, which provides:

• Guaranteed raises
• Ancillary benefits
• Employee assistance program
• More scholarship opportunities
• And more!

Qualifications