Produce Sales Associate

Weis Markets•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Produce Sales Associate keeps the produce department stocked, attractive, clean, and ready to meet customer needs. The role involves assisting customers, handling and preparing produce, maintaining displays and product records, and following company policies and health and safety requirements. The associate may also assist with receiving and storing deliveries, handling cardboard, and working in other departments when needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Completed or working toward a high school diploma or GED.
No prior experience required.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Keep the produce department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demands.
Greet customers, answer questions, fulfill special requests such as fruit-basket orders, and resolve customer concerns politely and professionally.
Unpack merchandise, clean and trim produce, and stock the department with new merchandise.
Rotate stock and ensure products are in saleable condition and remain fresh.
Ensure products are correctly priced and have accurate signage.
Maintain the salad bar and prepare cut fruit and vegetables as needed.
Assist in building attractive displays.
Complete required product logs accurately.
Handle spoiled, damaged, new, and discontinued products according to company policy.
Maintain department sanitation; follow cleaning schedules and guidelines so work areas, equipment, counters, and display cases are clean and meet health and OSHA requirements.
Dispose of trash properly.
Help minimize shrink and control damages; report shortages and overages to the manager.
When properly trained, assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack.
When properly trained, assist with baling cardboard and related duties.
Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors to support the smooth operation of the department and store.
Continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
Assist in other departments when called upon.

Benefits

Minimum essential coverage (MEC) plan with 100% in-network coverage for preventive care services required by the Affordable Care Act.
Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Voluntary insurance options, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Scholarship program.
Associate discount programs.
Auto and home insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Purchasing power program.
Paid time off and sick pay, subject to position-specific eligibility and criteria.