Produce Specialist: Fresh, Customer-First Service

Food Lion (old); Americus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Food Lion in Americus, GA seeks a Produce Department team member to provide quality customer service, maintain standards, and maximize sales through friendly service. You will handle ordering, receiving, display, and safety procedures while supporting fellow associates in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and complete training packets. Reliability and a strong work ethic are essential for success in this retail setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities

• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
• Courteous and helpful to other associates
• Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
• Unload trucks for the Produce Department
• Understand and use company tools such as; average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO)
• Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
• Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Wear the Food Lion uniform with apron, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
• Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Americus, GA seeks a Produce Department team member to provide quality customer service, maintain standards, and maximize sales through friendly service. You will handle ordering, receiving, display, and safety procedures while supporting fellow associates in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and complete training packets. Reliability and a strong work ethic are essential for success in this retail setting.