Produce Associate

at Dierbergs Markets, Inc in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Produce Associate  * Part-Time  * Dierbergs Markets

Produce Associates work as part of a team to provide our customers with quality products and information about our vast selection . They are friendly, proactive, and help make a positive impact on our store success with their responsibilities :

Assist with stocking, display, food prep, truck unloading, quality control and inventory
Greet customers and share your knowledge of the department's vast selection of items
Use suggestive selling techniques to promote products
Safely and efficiently operate and maintain equipment such as code gun, wrapper, scale, knives, microwave oven, lettuce chopper, pineapple corer, pallet jack, and baler (must be at least 18 to operate pallet jack and baler)
Ensure that our beautiful Produce department is well-stocked and looks showroom-worthy
Price packaged products by using label machine
Recondition items returned from the sales floor
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble produce cases
Display merchandise to attract customers and promote sales
Take orders from customers for special products using the Dierbergs Party Guide (ex: gift baskets)
Wash utensils, pots, and pans using detergent in a deep sink
Work in 45-to-55-degree preparation area and access 36-degree cooler
Follow safe food handling guidelines whenever preparing food, according to S.A.F.E. program standards

Essentials

At least 16 years of age
Basic math and computer skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Ability to work in varied temperature-controlled environments (36-degree cooler and 45-degree prep area). This position involves repeated heavy lifting.
Ability to follow safe food-handling guidelines and keep your work area safe and clean
Multi-task and work as part of a team
Flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays
Prompt and regular attendance based on your schedule
Adherence to our dress code, appearance, and personal hygiene standards
Associates in food handling departments are required to receive a Hepatitis A vaccination (MO only)
You may be cross-trained in other departments

Physical Requirements

Lifting & Carrying - Up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Pushing & Pulling- Up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally
Occasional - Sit, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach & power grip
Frequent - Stand, walk, head turn, side reach, grasp, pinch, finger manipulation & feel
Constant - Handling & forward reach
What's in it for you?

Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
Medical insurance, 401(k) and paid time off - even for part-time Associates
Automatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performance
Work/life balance and flexible scheduling
Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us
Discounts at the Starbucks kiosks inside some of our locations
Wellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved

Foundational

Embody and BE the following:Be Connected,Be Curious,Be Courageous,Be Caring,Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do,Be YOU!

This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.

Dierbergs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.