Produce Associate (PT) Boise
About The Position
The Produce Associate supports daily operations in the produce department by maintaining product quality, freshness, cleanliness, organization, and appealing displays. The role includes receiving, rotating, culling, cleaning, and stocking produce; maintaining accurate signage; reducing shrink; and developing product knowledge related to seasonality, organic and conventional varieties, and ripeness. The associate provides friendly customer service, answers product questions, maintains a safe work area, and collaborates with coworkers and leadership to meet department goals. Work takes place primarily in a busy produce and grocery environment, including refrigerated areas, with frequent customer interaction, continuous movement, and an emphasis on teamwork, safety, and freshness. The position requires availability for varied schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Boise Co-op provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.
Requirements
- Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, customer-focused attitude.
- Team-oriented approach and 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 or willingness to obtain one upon hire.
- Must be at least 18 years old to operate department equipment.
- Ability to work in a grocery and refrigerated environment with prolonged standing and frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination.
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and staff.
- Ability to climb step stools or ladders and perform repetitive arm and hand motions, including reaching above the shoulders or horizontally while stocking or retrieving product.
- Wear proper PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous produce or natural foods retail experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Intermediate cutlery skills.
Responsibilities
- Receive, rotate, cull, clean, and stock produce to maintain department appearance and product quality.
- Build and maintain functional, visually appealing, well-merchandised displays.
- Monitor signage for accurate, current pricing and product information.
- Reduce shrink by recording and reporting damaged or spoiled products and using ripe produce for Value-Added programs when appropriate.
- Follow established product handling and rotation procedures to maintain freshness.
- Develop working knowledge of produce seasonality, organic and conventional varieties, and ripeness standards.
- Assist customers and answer product-related questions with friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Keep department areas clean, organized, and free of hazards, and promptly report unsafe conditions.
- Collaborate with coworkers and leadership to meet department goals and maintain efficient workflow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
