Produce Associate (FT) Meridian
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. You will maintain department appearance and product quality through proper receiving, rotation, culling, cleaning, and stocking. You will build and maintain functional, visually appealing, well-merchandised displays. You will monitor signage to ensure accurate, up-to-date pricing and product information. You will reduce shrink by recording and reporting damaged or spoiled products and using ripe produce for Value-Added programs when appropriate. You will maintain product freshness by following established handling and rotation procedures. You will develop a working knowledge of produce including seasonality, organic vs. conventional varieties, and ripeness standards. You will provide friendly, knowledgeable service by assisting customers and answering product-related questions. You will keep department areas clean, organized, and free of hazards; promptly report unsafe conditions. You will collaborate with coworkers and leadership to meet department goals and maintain efficient workflow.
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; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
