Produce Associate

BOISE CONSUMER COOPERATIVE INC • Meridian, ID

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Produce Associate and help maintain a clean, organized, and abundant department filled with high-quality, beautiful produce. In this role, you’ll support daily operations through stocking, rotation, merchandising, and excellent customer service. The position involves working with fresh, seasonal foods and helping customers have a great shopping experience.

Requirements

• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly, customer-focused attitude.
• Team-oriented approach with flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to handle moderately complex tasks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Dependability, adaptability, and a positive, professional work ethic.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and varied schedules.
• Current Food Handler’s Card required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate department equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous produce or natural foods retail experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Intermediate cutlery skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department appearance and product quality through proper receiving, rotation, culling, cleaning, and stocking.
• Build and maintain functional, visually appealing, well-merchandised displays.
• Monitor signage to ensure accurate, up-to-date pricing and product information.
• Reduce shrink by recording and reporting damaged or spoiled products and using ripe produce for Value-Added programs when appropriate.
• Maintain product freshness by following established handling and rotation procedures.
• Develop a working knowledge of produce including seasonality, organic vs. conventional varieties, and ripeness standards.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable service by assisting customers and answering product-related questions.
• Keep department areas clean, organized, and free of hazards; promptly report unsafe conditions.
• Collaborate with coworkers and leadership to meet department goals and maintain efficient workflow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees