Produce Associate - New Location Baytown, TX

Walmart•Baytown, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Associate helps keep fresh, high-quality produce available and appealing for Sam’s Club members. The role supports a fast-paced, high-volume department by stocking and rotating produce, monitoring freshness and quality, maintaining clean and organized displays, and delivering a positive member experience. As part of the founding team at the new Baytown club, the associate will help establish the member experience and department standards from opening day. The associate prepares produce according to established quality standards, communicates product information, follows food safety and sanitation guidelines, and uses handheld technology to make decisions about production and product quality. The position also involves operating and sanitizing equipment safely and reporting unsafe conditions or equipment issues to management. The posted hourly wage range is $17.00 to $25.00. Additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour may be paid in specified circumstances. The actual hourly rate will meet or exceed the applicable minimum wage. The employer offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and access to the company-paid Live Better U education program. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on job classification and length of employment, and benefits are subject to plan terms.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must successfully complete all job-required training and assessments within the prescribed time period if hired.
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 fresh food and pride in quality.
Experience with or passion for produce.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively influence team members.
Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to drive change through out-of-the-box thinking.
Ability to lead by example.

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, and sanitation guidelines to maintain product safety.
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 clean, neat, organized, and member-ready displays and work areas.
Receive and stock merchandise in an organized manner and maintain inventory to avoid out-of-stock and overstock products.
Operate and sanitize equipment safely; report unsafe conditions and equipment issues to management.
Maintain a positive attitude by smiling, greeting, and thanking members.
Complete required job training and assessments within the prescribed time period.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase program.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, 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, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Career advancement opportunities.
Training and development opportunities.