Produce Associate

Sam's Club #4950 300 Highlands Square Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792-5732 $18.00 - $26.00/hr (Full time, shifts may vary) Position Summary Our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club because they get quality & fresh food at low cost. As 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 on 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. What you'll do Be a Team Member : Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborates with cross‑functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools and resources; communicates effectively and develops interpersonal skills for providing customer service; and remains flexible to the needs of the business, tracking goods, maintaining in‑stock levels, and controlling shrinkage in a timely manner. Be an Expert : Understands the processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (e.g., taste, preparation method, seasonality); prepares (trims, crisps, packages, scales) products according to established standards; maintains product safety and follows company sanitation guidelines; and adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality. Be a Techie : Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizes handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapts to new tools and encourages others to use them. Be an Owner : Drives the performance of the area; utilizes digital tools; uses perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensures quality and date control standards; eliminates waste; guides peers and provides attention to customer needs; assists customers according to company policies and procedures. Be a Talent Ambassador : Acts as an advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience and modeling high‑quality service and products; executes the basics at the highest possible level of quality; and exhibits energy, commitment, and passion for the work. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; uses the Open Door Policy; and applies these in executing business processes and practices. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carries out tasks; communicates progress and information; determines and recommends ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback. Maintains a positive attitude by smiling, greeting, and thanking members. Provides exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have. Maintains a clean, neat, and member‑ready area. Receives and stocks merchandise in an organized manner. Maintains inventory so there is no out‑of‑stock or over‑stock products. Key Qualities 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 are 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. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Must successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired. Benefits (summary) Health benefits – medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits – 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits – PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; PTO/PPTO 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. Live Better U – a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high‑school completion to bachelor’s degrees and short‑form certificates. Additional perks such as 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and mental health resources are also available. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart