Produce Sales Associate

Yoke's Fresh Market (Yoke's Fresh Markets) • West Richland, WA

5d • $17 - $24

About The Position

The Produce Sales Associate provides a pleasant and efficient Produce Department experience by actively engaging guests and delivering hospitality and professional service. Associates support Yoke’s mission and values, help promote sales and company growth, contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, and participate in shared success as employee-owners.

The role includes maintaining and merchandising produce, providing product information and recommendations, fulfilling special requests, and operating department equipment safely. Associates follow food-handling, sanitation, workplace-safety, and guest-service policies. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities, though associates may mentor colleagues and are encouraged to demonstrate leadership.

The wage range is $17.15 to $23.50, depending on experience with provable hours or a work sample. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, or related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination; a valid State Food Handlers Permit; and a valid driver’s license or State ID. Yoke’s provides role-related safety, produce, food-handler, and guest-service training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid State Food Handlers Permit.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID card.
• Meet state minimum requirements for working with the baler, trash compactor, or other Produce Department equipment and tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and communicate effectively and pleasantly with guests, vendors, and fellow associates.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using American money and units of weight and volume.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow written or oral instructions and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing and walking; frequent reaching and handling; and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds continuously, 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Report accidents within 24 hours and follow applicable safety practices and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• One to three months of related experience and/or training, if not used to satisfy the minimum education-and-experience qualification.
• Optional Hepatitis A vaccination provided by Yoke’s Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Report for assigned shifts on time and regularly, communicate clearly, and perform assigned tasks safely while prepared to provide excellent service.
• Promote sales through conversations with guests, product recommendations, and information about current promotions and services.
• Greet guests and explain Produce Department features, products, and services; assist with special requests, samples, product cutting, solutions, replacements, or refunds under the department’s guest-service practices.
• Perform produce-department tasks including opening and closing, culling, straightening, merchandising, posting ads and signage, rotating and stacking products, touring the department, setting baskets and racks, and cleaning shelves, bins, tables, and coolers.
• Operate department equipment correctly and safely, including the com-line, phone, scales, shrink wrapper, pallet jack, knives, baler, and trash compactor.
• Communicate and complete guest special-order requests accurately and promptly.
• Mentor new associates and associates who are new to the department, supporting a positive learning environment.
• Find ways to make guests happy and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and shared company success.
• Follow applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements for workplace safety, food handling, sanitation, housekeeping, and guest service.
• Participate in the Produce Department accident-reduction plan by identifying hazards and following safety procedures for machinery, emergency plans, health codes, temperature controls, gloves, ice scoops, sinks, and storage.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 100% company paid.
• DailyPay option to access pay on the day worked.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 4%, if elected.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, including a no-deductible medical option.
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees working 30 hours.
• Voluntary insurance products.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation time.
• Bereavement and jury duty pay.
• Paid Sick & Safe Leave, earned at one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Paid Family & Medical Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED