PT Produce Sales Associate

About the role

Hannaford Supermarkets, founded in 1883 in Portland, Maine, emphasizes local sourcing and sustainability. This position is part of the Produce/Perishable department within Store 08354.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products.
• Perform assigned stocking, culling, and rotation procedures in accordance with established guidelines.
• Prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale, etc.) all products according to established standards and quality goals.
• Perform all assigned cleaning functions in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to highest product quality standards to support the department strategy.
• Achieve productivity standards as outlined in Management Planning.
• Develop product knowledge in various areas of the department.
• Share recognition of accomplishments and reflect the key behaviors; Be There, Make It Easy and Add Something To Their Day, and Be the Difference.
• Assist in training other associates and perform other functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Meet volume activity standards established for the department.
• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.
• Tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.

Preferred Requirements

• Physical requirements: Lift up to 50 lb. at least 80% of the time and 75 lb. on occasion; reach to shoulder level or above on occasion while lifting 30 lbs.; stand and walk 100% of the time; frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level; use hands to feel objects; use tools to open boxes/cases or to prepare and clean produce; tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Product knowledge.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

Hannaford offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $16.75 - $20.15 per hour, and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$16.75 - $20.15 per hour

Schedule

Hours may vary based on department needs and shift availability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.