Produce Associate

About the role

The Produce Associate plays a key role in ensuring the produce department is consistently stocked with the freshest, highest-quality fruits and vegetables. This hands-on position combines product knowledge, inventory management, merchandising, and customer service to create an engaging shopping experience while maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily quality inspections of all produce, including culling, rotating, and replenishing products to maintain freshness and presentation standards.
• Receive, inspect, and stock deliveries while ensuring product accuracy and quality.
• Maintain proper inventory levels through effective ordering, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Track, document, and help reduce shrink through proactive product rotation and waste management practices.
• Merchandise produce displays to create an attractive, abundant, and visually appealing shopping environment.
• Monitor product movement and identify slow-moving items, making recommendations for promotions or assortment adjustments.
• Partner with the Marketing team to highlight seasonal products, local offerings, and promotional items.
• Ensure department cleanliness and compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service, assisting guests with product selection, storage recommendations, and preparation ideas.
• Support overall store operations and assist in other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grocery retail, produce, food service, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Passion for fresh food, produce quality, and sustainability.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and varying temperature environments.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.