Produce Associate

Sam's Club #6181 9851 S 71st Plaza Papillion, NE 68133-0000 Position Summary Sam’s Club invites you to belong to our produce team where you will help ensure the quality, cleanliness, and freshness of fruits and vegetables for our members. You will be on the front lines of customer service, using a smile and team spirit to enhance the member shopping experience and deliver more for less. What You'll Do 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 lead by example 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 Primary Responsibilities Be a Team Member: Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of the products; collaborating with cross‑functional teams and helping educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicating effectively and developing interpersonal skills for providing customer service; and being flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas, 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 (for example, taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); preparing (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintaining product safety and following company sanitation guidelines; and adhering 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; utilizing hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them. Be an Owner: Drives the performance of the area; utilizing digital tools; using perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensuring quality and date control standards; eliminating waste; guiding peers and providing attention to customer needs; assisting customers according to company policies and procedures. Be a Talent Ambassador: Being an advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in meat area and modeling high quality service and products; executing the basics at highest possible level of quality; and exhibiting energy, commitment, and passion for the work. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback. 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 the position is offered Preferred Qualifications No preferred qualifications listed. Benefits Health benefits – medical, vision and dental coverage Financial benefits – 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance Paid time off benefits – PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting Short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more Live Better U – company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates with tuition, books, and fees fully covered Live Better U offers 60+ programs for associates so they can pursue degrees or in‑demand skill certificates with no debt Compensation Hourly wage range: $19.00 to $27.00, the actual rate will equal or exceed the applicable minimum wage. Additional premium compensation may range from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour based on schedule or specific work performed. 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