Produce Associate

Join to apply for the Produce Associate role at Sam's Club 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. You will sweep us off our feet if: You have a passion for and experience with produce You keep member satisfaction as your top priority You are comfortable with change and quickly adapt to different work scenarios You’re a curious and creative thinker, driving change through out-of-box thinking You can communicate effectively and positively influence team members You will make an impact by: Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members Providing exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have Maintaining a clean, neat, and member-ready area Receiving & stocking merchandise in an organized manner Maintaining inventory so that there is no out of stock and over-stock products What you’ll do Be a Team Member: Maintain knowledge of products; collaborate with cross functional teams; educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively and develop interpersonal skills for customer service; be flexible to work in other areas; track goods, maintain in-stock levels, and control shrinkage in a timely manner. Be an Expert: Understand processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce; prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale) products to standards; maintain product safety and sanitation; adhere to laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality. Be a Techie: Use digital tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience; utilize handheld technology to make decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage adoption. Be an Owner: Drive performance of the area; use digital tools; manage stock and rotate department products; ensure quality and date control; eliminate waste; assist customers per policies. Be a Talent Ambassador: Represent the department and club by valuing the member experience and modeling high quality service and products; demonstrate energy and commitment. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; use Open Door Policy in executing business processes. Completes work assignments by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and partners; identify priorities and deadlines; communicate progress; learn from change and feedback. At Sam’s Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance PTO benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; eligible PTO/PPTO accrual varies by classification and tenure Other benefits include disability coverages, discounts, and additional programs The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 to $23.00. Premiums may apply in specific circumstances. Minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications are listed below in the notes section. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. You must successfully complete all required trainings and assessments if offered the position. Preferred Qualifications Outlined below are optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Other job details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Retail Eligibility and program details for benefits are subject to plan terms and may require specific job classifications and tenure. For information about benefits and eligibility, see internal policy references. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sam's Club