6,774 Produce Specialists jobs in the United States

A career in this field offers opportunities for personal growth and making a meaningful impact.

As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for all functions related to processing and merchandising in the produce department.

• Cuts fruits and vegetables while adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ensures products meet quality and preparation standards.
• Maintains sampling programs and ensures continuous cleanliness in the department.
• Arrives on time, appropriately groomed and dressed, and ready to work; attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service by addressing needs in a timely manner and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.

• Thorough understanding of products.
• Ability to access market information and communicate it to customers.
• Understanding of spoilage and supply waste and its impact on department profits.
• Working knowledge of merchandising expectations within the department.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly and respectfully to Team Members, customers, and vendors.

Produce Team Member

This role is a key part of our Produce team, where you will be responsible for receiving and preparing product, maintaining the produce floor and displays, and selling product in support of company standards.

You will perform all functions related to breaking down deliveries and stocking shelves. Ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and colleagues at all times is also an essential part of this role.

All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. You must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other team member job descriptions.

• Display Management: Ensure a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well-stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating, and removing out-of-date products.
• Organizing and Displaying Volume and Seasonal Items: Assist team leaders in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
• Monitoring and Preventing Spoilage: Monitor and prevent spoilage and communicate waste to buyers, team leaders, and shift supervisors.
• Completing Worksheets: Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assisting with Inventory Checks: Assist with periodic inventory checks.
• Arriving on Time and Attending Required Trainings: Arrive at work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed, and ready to work; work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.
• Providing Excellent Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Sales Potential: Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Maintaining a Clean Environment: Maintain, or ensure maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintain equipment in accordance with company cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performing Opening, Mid, and Closing Duties: Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensure accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Reporting Safety Hazards: Immediately report safety hazards and violations.

• Selling Skills: Ability to sell proactively.
• Product Knowledge: Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Growing Processes: Ability to learn and understand growing processes that differentiate conventional from organic produce.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail.
• Communication Skills: Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Delivering Information: Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow team members, customers, and vendors.
• Meeting Customer Service Expectations: Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and team members.
• FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS AND PROCEDURES: Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Work Ethic: Passion for natural foods and the mission of the company. Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Compliance with Quality Goals: Understanding of and compliance with quality goals.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefits plan at a person's date of hire.

New entry-level team members who successfully complete their first 90 days of employment and remain actively employed in an eligible role may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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A career in produce is more than just a job – it's about personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet.

You'll play a vital role in making a difference within your community and beyond.

Our team works closely together to receive and prepare products, maintain the produce floor and displays, and sell product in support of our high standards.

• Ensure a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well-stocked.
• Assist in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
• Monitor and prevent spoilage and communicate waste to buyers and team leaders.
• Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assist with periodic inventory checks.
• Provide excellent customer service, address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner, and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follow established procedures, including health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

• Sell proactively.
• Learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Understand growing processes that differentiate conventional from organic produce.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Display strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow team members, customers, and vendors.

• Lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour workday: stand/walk 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasp, fine manipulation, push/pull.
• Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching motions.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The Produce Order Writer is a crucial role that plays a vital part in enhancing how people eat and providing access to fresh and healthy food.

This position involves purchasing and replenishing produce through proper buying procedures, monitoring and acting upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits in an accurate and timely manner, controlling spoilage and shrink, achieving turn goals, and participating in inventory management.

• Purchasing and replenishing produce through effective buying procedures
• Monitoring and acting upon open PO reports for both purchases and credits
• Controlling spoilage and shrink, achieving turn goals
• Participating in inventory management
• Maximizing sales potential through proper stocking and merchandising procedures
• Ensuring timely and accurate orders for product to monitor inventory turns
• Overseeing customer special order procedure
• Analyzing and controlling product transfers, waste, and spoilage
• Supporting leadership in conducting inventories

• 12+ months retail experience
• Extensive produce product knowledge
• Familiarity with products, nutritional information, and other areas of study
• Working knowledge of produce-related merchandising expectations
• Ability to educate team on product knowledge and convey enthusiasm
• Strong basic math skills
• Knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ordering systems
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner

The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, have strong organizational skills, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualities:

• Passion for natural foods and the mission
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of and compliance with quality goals

We're dedicated to nourishing people and the planet.

• Ensure a fresh display by maintaining clean and well-stocked cases and shelves.
• Assist in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
• Monitor and prevent spoilage, reporting waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisor.
• Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assist with periodic inventory checks.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing needs promptly and effectively.
• Maximize sales potential through proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.

• Able to promote products proactively.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Produce Team Member. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and well-stocked display of fresh produce, providing exceptional customer service, and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve sales goals.

• Maintain a visually appealing display by ensuring cases and shelves are clean and well-stocked.
• Assist with organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.
• Monitor and prevent spoilage, communicating waste to buyers and team leaders.
• Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Assist with periodic inventory checks.
• Provide excellent customer service and model suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximize sales potential through proper product preparation and merchandising.
• Follow established procedures for health and sanitation, safe work practices, and cleanliness standards.

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to sell proactively.
• Develop a basic knowledge of all products carried in the department.
• Develop strong attention to detail and understand growing processes for conventional and organic produce.
• Deliver information clearly and respectfully to customers, vendors, and team members.
• Meet customer service expectations and follow directions and procedures.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge, work collaboratively with colleagues, and contribute to the success of our business. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

We are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and creating a positive shopping experience for our customers. If you share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Produce Team Member to join our team. As a key member of our produce department, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our customers receive the freshest and highest-quality products available.

• Cuts fruits and vegetables while adhering to strict safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Evaluates product quality and preparation based on company standards.
• Maintains sampling programs and cleans departments consistently.
• Provides exceptional customer service by suggesting products and responding to inquiries promptly.
• Fosters a clean and sanitary working environment by maintaining equipment and adhering to cleanliness and safety standards.

• Strong product knowledge and communication skills.
• Able to assess market conditions and communicate them effectively to customers.
• Understanding of spoilage and supply waste's impact on department profits.
• Working knowledge of merchandising expectations within the produce department.
• Passion for natural foods and dedication to providing excellent customer service.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Stand/walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures.
• Able to work in wet and dry conditions and use tools and equipment safely.

A fresh career opportunity is available in our produce department, where you can make a meaningful difference and grow with our company.

• Maintain the freshness of our displays by keeping shelves clean and well-stocked.
• Collaborate with team leaders to organize and display seasonal items effectively.
• Monitor products for spoilage and communicate waste issues to relevant teams.
• Complete required worksheets for temperature checks and inventory management.
• Assist with periodic inventory checks to ensure accuracy.
• Arrive at workstations on time, groomed, dressed, and prepared to work efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly and professionally.
• Maximize sales potential through effective merchandising and product rotation strategies.
• FOLLOW established procedures for Weights and Measures, health, sanitation, and safe working practices.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and sanitary shopping environment.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations.
• Report any safety hazards or violations immediately to prevent accidents.

• Sell products proactively to meet customer demands.
• Develop basic knowledge of all products carried in the produce department.
• Understand the differences between conventional and organic growing processes.
• Pay close attention to detail to ensure accurate inventory management.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and vendors.
• Passionately advocate for natural foods and the mission of our organization.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

We offer a dynamic work environment that encourages growth and development. Our goal is to create a positive impact on people's lives while promoting sustainable practices.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Produce Team Member to join our team. As a key member of our produce department, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our customers have access to the freshest and highest-quality produce available.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Receiving and preparing product for display
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the produce floor and displays
• Providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer inquiries

In addition to these core responsibilities, you will also be expected to:

• Assist with receiving and stocking merchandise
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels
• Participate in visual merchandising and display maintenance

If you are a team player who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and providing a positive shopping experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A starting hourly rate of $17.00-$25.40
• Eligibility for benefits, including health insurance and retirement plan benefits
• A store discount program

We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer opportunities for professional development and advancement, as well as a fun and dynamic work environment.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.