Produce Associate

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. Base Pay Range $16.00/hr - $23.00/hr What We're Looking For 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 lead by example. How You’ll Make an Impact Maintain a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members. Provide exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have. Maintain a clean, neat, and member‑ready area. Receive & stock merchandise in an organized manner. Maintain inventory so that there is no out of stock and over‑stock products. What You’ll Do 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 and develop interpersonal skills for providing customer service; and be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas. Be an expert: understand the processes and specifications related to quality of produce; prepare products (trim, crisp, package, scale) according to established standards; maintain product safety and follow sanitation guidelines; and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. 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 and quality; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them. Be an owner: drive the performance of the area; manage inventory using perpetual techniques; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; guide peers and attend to customer needs. Be a talent ambassador: advocate for the department and club; model high quality service and products; execute basics at the highest possible level of quality; exhibit energy, commitment, and passion. Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; and apply these in executing business processes. Complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicate progress; recommend ways to address improvement opportunities; adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback. Benefits Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Other benefits: 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 short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid by Walmart. 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. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to complete all job‑required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired. Preferred Qualifications None specified. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Location Primary Location: 3200 Ken Bale Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42103-6025, United States of America. Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have 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. Get notified about new Produce Associate jobs in Bowling Green, KY. #J-18808-Ljbffr