Produce Associate — New Location: Weslaco, TX

Walmart•Weslaco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Produce Associate at Sam’s Club’s new Weslaco, Texas club, you help provide members with fresh, high-quality produce and a positive shopping experience. You support a fast-paced, high-volume department by preparing, stocking, and rotating products; monitoring freshness and quality; and maintaining clean, organized displays. As part of the founding team, you’ll help establish the club’s culture and member experience from opening onward. The role also includes assisting members across the club, following food-safety practices, and safely using and sanitizing equipment. Sam’s Club offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and access to its company-paid Live Better U education program.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period if hired.
Passion for fresh food and pride in quality.
Member satisfaction as a top priority.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong attention to detail and food-safety awareness.
Comfort following food-handling and safety guidelines.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Availability for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Passion for and experience with produce.
Curiosity and creativity, including driving change through out-of-the-box thinking.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively influence team members.
Ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive attitude by smiling, greeting, and thanking members.
Provide exceptional customer service, answer member questions, and assist with product selection across the club as needed.
Keep the department clean, neat, organized, and ready for members.
Trim, crisp, package, and scale produce according to established quality standards.
Understand and communicate produce specifications, seasonality, preparation methods, and uses.
Receive, stock, and rotate merchandise using perpetual inventory management techniques.
Monitor product quality, date control, and freshness; reduce waste and dispose of lower-quality items.
Maintain inventory to avoid out-of-stock and overstock products.
Follow food-handling, cold-chain, and sanitation guidelines to maintain product safety.
Use handheld technology to make decisions about production and product quality.
Operate and sanitize equipment safely, and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues to management.