Produce & Floral Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc • Nags Head, NC

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About The Position

The Produce & Floral Specialist ensures that produce, floral, and gift center products meet freshness and quality standards and are properly rotated, dated, displayed, and signed. The role coordinates ordering and replenishment with department leadership, verifies deliveries for accuracy and freshness, and follows proper receiving and storage procedures. The specialist also supports compliance during item transitions and promotions, assists with front-end operations during busy 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 prolonged standing or walking, repetitive movements, lifting and moving items, exposure to extreme temperatures, use of tools and equipment, and wearing required protective coverings and equipment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, grasp, bend, and reach.
• 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 use knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Willingness to wear an approved hat, hair net and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

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 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, spouses, partners, and families.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

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