Produce Associate

Overview Join to apply for the Produce Associate role at Sam's Club . This range is provided by Sam's Club. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $16.00/hr - $23.00/hr Position Summary... Why do our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is they get quality & fresh food at low cost. As a part of our produce team, you’ll make important decisions about the quality of the produce that members and their families eat by ensuring availability, cleanliness and freshness. You will be in the front-lines of customer service – your smile makes a difference and you can help enhance the member’s shopping experience. Come, be a part of a team that offers our members more for less. Responsibilities Be a Team Member: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborate with cross functional teams; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively; develop interpersonal skills for providing customer service; be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas; track goods; maintain in-stock levels; control shrinkage in a timely manner. Be an Expert: Understand processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); prepare products according to established standards; maintain product safety and follow sanitation guidelines; adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality. Be a Techie: Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them. Be an Owner: Drive the performance of the area; use digital tools; stock and rotate department products using perpetual inventory management techniques; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; assist customers according to company policies and procedures. Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in the meat area; model high quality service and products; exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; apply these in executing business processes and practices. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; identify and address improvement opportunities; adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback. Benefits Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. PTO/PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount depends on job classification and length of employment and will meet or exceed paid sick leave laws where applicable. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 to $23.00* The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met. Minimum Qualifications Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Must be 18 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Primary Location: 5055 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229-5313, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Retail For information about PTO, see One.Walmart. #J-18808-Ljbffr