Produce Associate

Spartannash Associates - Ada, MI

Full-time

Ada, MI

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Produce Associate at SpartanNash is responsible for maintaining and operating the produce department, ensuring that products are prepared, displayed, and sold according to company standards. This role involves cutting, slicing, and packaging produce, as well as maintaining cleanliness and organization in the department. The Produce Associate plays a key role in contributing to the financial success of the store while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cut, slice, and prepare produce as directed.
• Follow established procedures for culling, trimming, and storing product.
• Weigh, package, and label products.
• Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines.
• Properly fill, rotate, and merchandise produce and floral shelves, cases, and displays.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and stacking product in coolers.
• Notify the Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.
• Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.
• Maintain clean, attractive, and well-stocked departments.
• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines.
• Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations.
• Follow Guest Experience Guidelines.
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (GED) preferred.
• One year of retail or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to work with fresh fruits and vegetables without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards benefits package.