Produce Sales Associate

Weis Markets; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking a dedicated associate for the produce department. Responsibilities include stocking, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates are friendly, energetic, and willing to learn. Join a family-oriented company that values teamwork and career growth.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the produce department well stocked and appealing.
• Unpack cartons and crates of merchandise, clean and trim produce.
• Assist in building attractive displays and maintain general sanitation.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

1603 Lincoln Highway East

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

1. Keep the produce department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demands. Greet customers with a smile, answer questions, handle special requests such as filling orders for fruit baskets, and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
2. Unpack cartons and crates of merchandise, clean and trim produce, stock the area with new merchandise, and rotate stock to ensure freshness. Ensure merchandise is properly priced with correct signage. Maintain the salad bar and cut fruits/vegetables as needed.
3. Assist in building attractive displays. Complete necessary product logs accurately. Handle spoiled, damaged, new, and discontinued products according to company policy.
4. Maintain general sanitation in the department by following cleaning schedules and guidelines to ensure work areas, equipment, counters, and display cases are clean and meet health and OSHA standards. Properly dispose of trash.
5. Assist in minimizing shrinkage and controlling damages by reporting shortages and overages to the manager.
6. Assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack if trained. Training will be provided.
7. Assist with baling cardboard or related duties if trained. Training will be provided.
8. Ensure the smooth operation of the department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors. Strive to improve job performance continuously.
9. Utilize all company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
10. Assist in other departments as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodations. The following are the requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, or working towards it. No prior experience required.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws.

Careers at Weis: You've come to the right place!

At Weis Markets, we believe in the power of our associates. As our associates grow, so does our company. We are a family company, always looking for friendly and energetic individuals to join our team. We value talent development at all levels and offer growth and career opportunities for people at every stage of life!