Produce Associate

Job Summary Sorts, displays, removes, and replenishes fresh fruits and vegetables in the produce department. Maintains the overall environment of the department by providing assistance to Members through product knowledge and customer service. Ensures that all produce meets or exceeds company quality standards. Benefits Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms. Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.* Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.* Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older). Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.* *Eligibility requirements vary by position. Team Member Expectations Carry out job functions and responsibilities as assigned. Support the application of club policies, procedures and compliance. We strive for flawless execution and hold ourselves accountable. Acts with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address any and all concerns and to upscale concerns, as appropriate. Ensure a safe and positive environment for our members and each other. Embrace inclusion and diversity, by working together with collaboration and respect. Work as a team to achieve goals. Move with speed and agility in everything we do. Innovate and adapt so we can move as fast as the world around us. Maintain a friendly and positive attitude. Member Service Expectations Deliver service excellence through all points of contact. Resolve and deescalate to address every member concern. Ensure a safe and positive environment and experience for the members. Daily commitment to GOLD Member Standards. Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA). Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean Club Standards: Work as a team to deliver GOLD club standards daily. Work with commitment and pride to deliver GOLD- Grand opening look daily. All items stocked and promotional plans executed. Maintain visible accurate signage. Clean and organized, inside and out. Know your Business: Understand how to access and read production and/or financial performance reporting for your department; see the connection between consistent execution and the positive impact it can have on the business. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Provide assistance to Members in the produce department. Answer questions, recommend products and safe handling tips, and assist Members with finding products throughout the club. Inspect, rotate, and store produce upon delivery. Ensure that all received produce meets or exceeds company produce standards. Rotate produce on the sales floor to ensure optimal freshness and variety. Ensure cases and display areas are fully stocked. Keep the produce displays neat and clean. Remove products that are no longer suitable for sale. Maintain the produce reserve stock area. Date and rotate all back stock items. Ensure the storage area is organized and condensed daily. Follow established guidelines when disposing of damaged, spoiled, and/or expired products. Assist Fresh Manager with inventory and order processing as needed. Cleans and sanitizes all produce equipment, display fixtures, and areas, including the produce cooler and refrigerated display cases. Generate signage for produce goods and perform price check functions when necessary. Ensure all items are accurately priced and signed. Maintain all club policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job. Qualifications Work experience in a produce department preferred. Knowledge of fruit and vegetables preferred, including seasonal items. At least 18 years of age. Environmental Job Conditions Most of the time is spent moving about frequently on hard surfaces and positioning oneself to examine or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and/or stooping. Frequently requires lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects greater than 30 pounds with assistance. Located in a comfortable indoor environment with frequent exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers. Pay Transparency & Compensation In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non‑discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $16.25. We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI‑generated responses. #J-18808-Ljbffr