Produce Associate - New Location: Katy, TX

Walmart•Katy, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Associate helps ensure members have access to fresh, high-quality produce by maintaining availability, cleanliness, and freshness in the department. The role supports a fast-paced, high-volume club, contributing to a positive member shopping experience and helping establish the culture and standards of a newly opening Sam’s Club in Katy, Texas. Work includes preparing, stocking, rotating, and monitoring produce; maintaining clean, organized displays; following food safety and sanitation practices; and assisting members with product choices and questions. Associates use handheld technology to make production and quality decisions, and safely operate and sanitize equipment. The position also involves working collaboratively, adapting to changing business needs, and being available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must successfully complete required job training and assessments within the prescribed time period if hired.
Have a passion for fresh food and take pride in quality.
Prioritize member satisfaction and provide positive customer service.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Have strong attention to detail and food safety awareness.
Be comfortable following food-handling and safety guidelines.
Adapt quickly to changing business needs.
Be available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.
Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Communicate effectively and positively influence team members.

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.
Follow food-handling, Cold Chain, sanitation, and product-safety 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.
Maintain a positive attitude by smiling, greeting, and thanking members.
Maintain clean, neat, organized, and member-ready areas and displays.
Receive and stock merchandise in an organized manner and maintain inventory to prevent out-of-stock and over-stock products.
Operate and sanitize equipment safely; report unsafe conditions and equipment issues to management.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO, parental leave, 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, with eligible programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Career advancement opportunities and training and development opportunities.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Potential hourly premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 in specific circumstances.