Produce Sales Associate

Location: 750 Prince Frederick Boulevard

About the role

The associate is responsible for maintaining a well-stocked and appealing produce department while providing excellent customer service. This role may also involve assisting in other departments and tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Keep produce department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demands.
• Greet customers, answer questions, handle special requests (e.g., fruit baskets), and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
• Unpack cartons and crates, clean and trim produce, and stock merchandise.
• Rotate stock to ensure freshness and maintain saleable condition of products.
• Ensure proper pricing and signage for all merchandise.
• Maintain salad bar and cut fruit/vegetables as needed.
• Build attractive displays and accurately complete product logs.
• Handle spoiled, damaged, new, and discontinued items according to company policy.
• Maintain general sanitation in the department, following cleaning schedules and health/OSHA requirements.
• Dispose of trash properly and assist in minimizing shrink and controlling damages.
• Report shortages and overages to the manager.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, and storing deliveries (training provided).
• Assist with baling cardboard or related duties if properly trained.
• Cooperate with co-workers and superiors to ensure smooth department and store operations.
• Continuously improve job performance and utilize all provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
• May assist in other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Completed or working toward a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• No prior experience required.

Pay

Hourly pay for this position starts at $15.00 per hour, up to $22.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan with 100% in-network coverage for ACA-required preventative care.
• Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite plans.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability, term life, and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary insurance options, including hospital indemnity and critical illness.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Scholarship program.
• Associate discount programs.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Purchasing power program.
• Paid time off and sick pay (eligibility and criteria apply).