PT Produce Sales Associate

About the role

Hannaford Supermarkets is seeking an individual to join our Retail Operations team as a Produce Department Associate. This position is located at Store 08294 in Waldoboro, ME.

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 our 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.
• Must meet minimum age 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.
• 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

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Skills

• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new tasks and procedures.
• Physical stamina and strength.

Benefits

Hannaford offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The starting hourly wage range for this position is $15.10 - $19.65 per hour.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on department needs and will be posted in the employee handbook.