Our Produce Associate job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Produce Associate role
Produce Associates are responsible for stocking and displaying produce items in retail stores. They maintain the quality and freshness of fruits and vegetables, rotate products, and provide customer service. Additionally, they may answer customer questions, restock shelves, and help with ordering and receiving inventory.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Produce Associate is to provide excellent customer service while stocking and selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. They are also responsible for keeping the produce area clean and organized, rotating produce to ensure quality, and cutting and packaging produce as necessary. The Produce Associate must also provide accurate and up-to-date information on types and varieties of produce, pricing, and special offers. By providing a high level of service and knowledge, the Produce Associate ensures customer satisfaction and contributes to the success of the store.
Produce Associate Summary
The Produce Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service while stocking, organizing, and maintaining the produce department. The Associate will ensure that the department is well-stocked, organized, and clean at all times. The Associate will also assist customers in selecting and purchasing produce items and answering any questions they may have. The Associate must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are a must.
Produce Associate Duties
- Maintain quality control and freshness of products
- Keep shelves stocked and organized
- Rotate stock and remove outdated items
- Provide customer service
- Assist with unloading delivery trucks
Produce Associate Skills
- Stocking shelves
- Rotating produce
- Organizing displays
- Assisting customers with product selection
Produce Associate Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Must have excellent customer service skills
- Ability to operate cash register
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment
Personal Traits
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment