Produce & Floral Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Produce & Floral Specialist helps ensure produce, floral, and gift center products meet freshness and quality standards. The role maintains accurate product placement and signage, coordinates ordering and replenishment with department leadership, verifies deliveries, and supports compliance during item transitions and promotions. The specialist also assists with front-end operations during peak periods and provides friendly, helpful service to guests on the sales floor.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. Work involves extended periods of standing or walking, repetitive movements, handling tools and equipment, lifting or moving items, and exposure to extreme temperatures.

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.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, grasp, bend, and reach; lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently; and work around extreme temperatures.
• Ability to use knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, including up to 4 hours without a break or as required by law.
• Must 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 follow 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 families.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

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