Produce Associate - New Location: Katy, TX

Walmart•Katy, TX

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Produce Associate at Sam’s Club’s new Katy, Texas location, you’ll help bring fresh, high-quality produce to members and support a positive shopping experience. You’ll stock and rotate produce, monitor freshness and quality, maintain clean and organized displays, and support a fast-paced, high-volume department. As part of the founding team, you’ll help establish the member experience and contribute to a culture of excellence from the club’s opening. The role includes preparing produce to quality standards, using handheld technology to make decisions about production and product quality, and following food-handling, cold-chain, and sanitation guidelines. You’ll assist members with product selection and provide friendly service across the club as needed. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is required. Sam’s Club describes this role as an opportunity to grow a retail career through training and development. The stated hourly wage range is $17.00 to $25.00, with possible additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Benefits include health and financial benefits, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and access to Live Better U, a company-paid education program. Eligibility and benefit terms may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Successfully complete all job-required training and assessments within the prescribed time period if offered the position.
Passion for fresh food and pride in quality.
Prioritize member satisfaction and provide friendly, knowledgeable service.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong attention to detail and food safety awareness; comfortable following food-handling and safety guidelines.
Adapt quickly to changing business needs.
Available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.
Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Communicate effectively and positively influence team members; lead by example.

Nice To Haves

Passion for and experience with produce.
Curiosity and creative thinking, including driving change through out-of-the-box thinking.

Responsibilities

Trim, crisp, package, and scale produce according to established quality standards.
Understand and communicate produce specifications, seasonality, preparation methods, and uses.
Stock and rotate department products using perpetual inventory management techniques.
Monitor product quality, date control, and freshness; eliminate waste and dispose of lower-quality items.
Maintain product safety by following food-handling, Cold Chain, and sanitation guidelines.
Use handheld technology to make in-the-moment decisions about production and product quality.
Assist members with product selection and provide friendly, knowledgeable service across the club as needed.
Operate and sanitize equipment safely; report unsafe conditions and equipment issues to management.
Maintain a clean, neat, and member-ready area.
Receive and stock merchandise in an organized manner and maintain inventory to avoid out-of-stock and overstock products.
Maintain a positive attitude by smiling, greeting, and thanking members.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Parental leave and family care leave.
Bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U company-paid education program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Training and development opportunities.
Career advancement opportunities.