Produce Associate

About the role

This role involves maintaining and operating the produce department, including trimming and preparing merchandise according to company and department standards. Other duties include weighing, packaging, labeling products, handling spoiled/damaged items, filling, rotating, and merchandising produce and floral shelves, assisting with deliveries, practicing suggestive selling, and following safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Cut, slice, and prepare produce as directed
• Follow established procedures for culling, trimming, and storing product
• Weigh, package, and label products
• Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines
• Properly fill, rotate, and merchandise produce and floral shelves, cases, and displays
• Absorb and assist with unloading deliveries and stacking product in coolers
• Notify the Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered
• Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers
• Have familiarity with all products carried in the department
• Maintain clean, attractive, and well-stocked departments
• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines
• Follow Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations
• Follow Guest Experience Guidelines
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma (GED) preferred
• One year of retail or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work with fresh fruits, vegetables etc. without negative allergic consequences that adversely affect the ability to perform
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents
• Basic mathematical skills
• Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
• Exposure to varied temperatures and outside weather conditions
• Subject to noise levels in the work environment

Benefits

SpartanNash offers a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging.