Produce Specialist: Fresh Service & Merchandising Expert

Food Lion; Sumter (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Sumter, SC is seeking a Produce Department associate to provide quality customer service and maintain department standards. You will handle ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying merchandise, unload trucks, and follow safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes fast, friendly service, adherence to Food Lion policies, and use of tools like ACIS and CAO. Training on CBT and company procedures is included.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• 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 ACIS and 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACIS

CAO

Job description

Food Lion in Sumter, SC is seeking a Produce Department associate to provide quality customer service and maintain department standards. You will handle ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying merchandise, unload trucks, and follow safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes fast, friendly service, adherence to Food Lion policies, and use of tools like ACIS and CAO. Training on CBT and company procedures is included.