Produce Associate - Woodbury

Kowalski; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Kowalski's discount

Weekly pay

Health Insurance

401k plan

Employee recognition

Annual company picnic

Holiday parties

Employee appreciation luncheons

Job summary

Kowalski's is hiring an experienced Produce Associate to join our friendly Twin Cities team in Woodbury, MN. You will help keep our department stocked, clean, and organized while delivering excellent customer service to shoppers. The ideal candidate is 18+, able to lift 70 pounds, and available afternoons and weekends.

You should enjoy sharing product knowledge and helping customers find what they need. This role offers weekly pay, health insurance, a 20% store discount, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over.
• Available afternoons and weekends.
• Able to lift and carry between 5 and 70 pounds.
• Able to stand and move in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep the produce department stocked, clean and organized.
• Provide friendly assistance and product knowledge to customers.
• Maintain safety and quality of food products.
• Assist with stocking and seasonal displays as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Energetic

Job description

Please Note: Pay Range is based on job experience.Seeking to hire a candidate with previous Produce or Grocery store 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.Must be age 18 or overSeeking an experienced produce associateMust be available to work any shift between the hours of 10 AM - 8 PM - Totally open availability is preferred.Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and must be able to work year-round.This is a fast-paced job that keeps you moving!Requirements:Available afternoon and weekendsMust be able to work -30 -39 hours/weekShifts will typically be between the hours of 10 AM - 8 PMMust be able to lift and carry between 5 and 70 poundsEnsure quality and safety of foodComfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful mannerAbility to work independentlyInterest in product knowledge so as to be able to educate customers on our productUnderstand that you have the power to impact customers and coworkers day in a positive wayBenefits:20% Kowalski's discount - purchases $10+Weekly payEmployee recognitionAnnual company picnicHoliday partiesEmployee appreciation luncheonsScholarship opportunitiesHealth Insurance401k planThis position is part of the UFCW local union, which provides:Guaranteed raisesAncillary benefitsEmployee assistance programMore scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!