Produce Associate

Summary

The Produce Associate are primarily responsible for maintaining the produce section remaining clean, orderly, and well stocked. This position is also responsible for proper receiving and handling of produce for the store. 

Job Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to

• Ensure the work area is clean, safe, and organized at all times.
• Stocking shelves with fresh produce items such as fruits and vegetables.
• Stock refrigerated cases with items such as juices, salads, and dressings.
• Verify that product descriptions and point-of-purchase (POP) displays match the merchandise.
• Create or update POP displays and signage as needed, and notify the section manager if POPs are not available.
• Clean and sort produce before putting them out for sale.
• Prepare leafy
• Slice fruits and vegetables according to customer requests or prepare them by weighing and packaging in plastic bags or containers.
• Oversee the production, quality control, and cleaning of baked sweet potato products or related items.
• Provide information to customers about different types of produce available.
• Help customers locate products using store directories, inventory lists, and computerized scanners.
• Other duties as instructed or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred; at one year of experience in produce department preferred; knife skills for cutting, trimming, etc.; or any equivalent combination of formal training and/or experience which provided the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities thereof. 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business data and effectively respond to the data. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, employees, or others involved or associated in the warehouse section function.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts relevant to the role such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. General knowledge of basic accounting a plus.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid health certificate or ability to obtain a certification is required for this position.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to interpret and comply with variety of instructions.

Knowledge and ability to maintain Health code standards.

Physical Demands of the Job

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long hours; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee will also lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted in a warehouse environment which may include, but is not limited to, varying temperatures, dust, and noise. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and is mandatory in designated areas and job tasks. Adherence to safety guidelines and protocols is mandatory. Employees are expected to report any unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The job description will be subject to periodic review. Responsibilities and activities may be amended or changed at any time with or without notice to meet the changing needs of the business.