Produce Associate - New Club Opening Lathrop, CA!

Position Summary

Join the Founding Team at Sam's Club Lathrop! As a Produce Associate, you'll help bring fresh, high-quality produce to the center of our members' shopping experience. Your work directly impacts member satisfaction and helps members plan meals, stock up for the week, or prepare for larger gatherings.

What You'll Do

• Trim, crisp, package, and scale produce according to established quality standards
• Understand and communicate produce specifications, seasonality, preparation methods, and use
• Stock and rotate department products using perpetual inventory management techniques
• Maintain product quality, date control, and freshness; eliminate waste and dispose of lower-quality items
• Maintain product safety by following food handling, Cold Chain, and sanitation guidelines
• Use hand-held technology to make in-the-moment decisions about production and product quality
• Assist members with product selection and provide friendly, knowledgeable service across the club as needed
• Operate and sanitize equipment safely; report unsafe conditions and equipment issues to management

What You'll Love About This Role

• Be part of a brand-new club opening and help build something from the ground up
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts member satisfaction
• Play a key role in delivering fresh, quality products members trust
• Work alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and accountability
• Grow your career with one of the world's leading retailers through training and development opportunities

Primary Location

16150 GOLDEN VLY PKWY, Lathrop, CA 95330-0000, United States of America

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for fresh food and taking pride in quality
• Keeping member satisfaction as a top priority
• Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Having strong attention to detail and food safety awareness
• Being comfortable following food handling and safety guidelines
• Adapting quickly to changing business needs
• Being available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays
• Bringing a positive attitude and strong work ethic