Produce & Floral Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc • Homewood, AL

2d

About The Position

The Produce & Floral Specialist ensures produce, floral, and gift center products meet freshness and quality standards. The role maintains proper rotation and dating, executes planograms, and keeps product placement and signage accurate. It coordinates ordering and replenishment with department leadership, verifies deliveries for accuracy and freshness, and follows proper receiving and storage procedures. The specialist supports compliance during key-item transitions and promotional events, assists with front-end operations during peak periods, and provides guests with friendly, helpful service on the sales floor.

This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. Work involves repetitive hand and arm movements, handling and lifting, exposure to extreme temperatures, and extended periods standing or walking. Team members use tools and equipment such as knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, and pallet jacks, and must wear approved head or beard coverings and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, including up to 4 hours without a break or as required by law.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to use tools and equipment such as knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, and pallet jacks.
• Willingness to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Experience with electronic shelf label systems, inventory management technology, or AI-enabled retail tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure produce, floral, and gift center products meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and dating.
• Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage.
• Coordinate ordering and replenishment of produce, floral, and gift center items with department leadership.
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, and ensure proper receiving and storage procedures.
• Support compliance during key-item transitions and promotional events.
• Support front-end operations during peak business times, including working as a cashier or in other areas.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach on the sales floor.

Benefits

• Team Member discount up to 40%.
• Early Earn Wage Access, allowing access to up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages on demand per pay period.
• 401(k) contribution and company match.
• Financial Wellness Program.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for individuals and eligible family members.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed