Produce Associate

Wal-Mart•Metairie, LA

39d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Requirements

I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position.
Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality
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
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
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
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
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
Adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback

Benefits

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
Paid time off benefits include 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Other benefits include 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 for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

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