PT Produce Sales Associate

Hannaford Supermarkets; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,074 - 27,758; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Portland, Maine is seeking a Produce/Perishable Associate to help maintain department appearance, quality, safety, and food safety at the highest level. Build customer relations and provide enthusiastic customer awareness.

The role involves stocking, culling and rotating products, assisting customers in locating items, performing cleaning duties, and supporting department goals. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lb and standing for extended periods in a

Qualifications

• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Desire to work in a team environment and learn multiple tasks.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department appearance, quality, and food safety.
• Assist customers with locating and selecting products.
• Stock, rotate, and prepare produce items per guidelines.
• Perform cleaning and adhere to product quality standards.
• Train other associates as needed and support department goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team orientation

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise

Retail Operations

Job Requisition

539415

Address

USA-ME-Portland-787 Riverside Street

Store Code

Store 08354 Produce/Perishable (5152191)

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level. Demonstrate a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy. Build customer relations and provide enthusiastic customer awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.


• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.


• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.


• Must meet minimum age requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lb. at least 80% of the time and 75 lb. on occasion.


• Reach to shoulder level or above on occasion while lifting 30 lbs.


• Stand and walk 100% of the time.


• Meet volume activity standards established for the department.


• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level.


• Use hands to feel objects; use tools to open boxes/cases or to prepare and clean produce.


• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.


• Tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products.


• Perform assigned stocking, culling, and rotation procedures in accordance with established guidelines.


• Prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale, etc.) all products according to established standards and quality goals.


• Perform all assigned cleaning functions in accordance with company policy.


• Adhere to highest product quality standards to support our department strategy.


• Achieve productivity standards as outlined in Management Planning.


• Develop product knowledge in various areas of the department.


• Share recognition of accomplishments and reflect the key behaviors; Be There, Make It Easy and Add Something To Their Day, and Be the Difference.


• Assist in training other associates and perform other functions as assigned.


• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary range is between $ 16.75 - $20.15 Hrly

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.