Produce Cooler Associate

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Livonia, MI is seeking a Produce Cooler Associate to stock, display and help customers in the produce department. You will unload and process deliveries and maintain a clean cooler environment.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, early mornings and weekend shifts, and adherence to safety guidelines. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with matching, paid time off, tuition assistance, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Properly handle, stock, prepare and display all necessary products.
• Assist in unloading produce trucks into the cooler using pallet jacks and manual methods.
• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service per guidelines.
• Keep the produce cooler organized and maintain safety and sanitation policies.
• Notify management of any safety or equipment issues.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Slicers

Bailers

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Nino Salvaggio is currently looking for a Produce Cooler Associate for our New Livonia location.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly handle, stock, prepare and display all necessary products.
• Assist in the unloading of produce trucks into the cooler using a combination of pallet jacks, hi-los and manually moving boxes.
• Work all scheduled shifts, following Company guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Perform stocking and other duties as assigned per sales volume and management direction.
• Greet all customers and provide them prompt, courteous and excellent service and/or assistance, per Company Customer Service guidelines.
• Knowledge of store lay out in order to assist customers in locating products.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe Company grooming and dress standards.
• Understanding and knowledge of the quality standards, prices, varieties, preparation methods, etc. of the various products/food products that are available in the department.
• Must be able to work with all products/ food products available within the department. Must be able to use knives, box cutters, slicers*, bailers*, etc. as needed in the department. (*Must be 18 years old to use slicers, bailers, etc.).
• Handle any damaged and/or spoiled product according to Company and department guidelines and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Keep the produce cooler organized.
• Unload produce truck.
• Comply with safety and sanitation policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, postings, and manuals, etc.
• Notify management immediately of any safety or equipment issues or violations.
• Ability to assist in training associates when necessary.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred, but not required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work early mornings and weekends.
• Ability to work consistently in a 45° to 50º environment.
• Ability to work outside in either extreme hot, cold, wet, etc. conditions.
• Ability to count, separate and weigh all types of products.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods.
• Must be able to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally bend, lift and/or move 75 pounds (with assistance).

BENEFITS:

• Employee discount
• 401K match
• Health, Dental, Vision

EOE