Produce Associate

Overview

Produce Associate role at Sam's Club

Base pay range: $16.00/hr - $23.00/hr

• Be a Team Member:
  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the products; collaborate with cross functional teams and help educate other associates on tools, tasks, and resources; communicate effectively and develop interpersonal skills for providing customer service; be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas, track goods, maintain in-stock levels, and control shrinkage in a timely manner.
• Be an Expert:
  Understand processes and specifications related to quality of various types of produce merchandise (e.g., taste, preparation method or use, seasonality); prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale) products according to established standards; maintain product safety and follow sanitation guidelines; adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies related to produce quality.
• Be a Techie:
  Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner:
  Drive the performance of the area; utilize digital tools; use perpetual inventory management techniques to stock and rotate department products; ensure quality and date control standards; eliminate waste; guide peers and attend to customer needs; assist customers according to company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador:
  Model high quality service and products; execute the basics at the highest possible level of quality; exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifies priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carries out tasks; communicates progress and information; determines and recommends ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapts to and learns from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• These statements describe general information about the role and are not an exhaustive listing of duties. The full job description can be provided during hiring.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Must be 18 years of age or older
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  See job description for details
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; PTO/PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes; eligibility and amounts depend on job classification and length of employment
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for associates; programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees; tuition, books, and fees are paid for by Walmart
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and benefits are subject to change

Note:

The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 to $23.00. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience. The minimum wage requirement applies to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in specific circumstances. See the full job description for details.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Retail

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