Produce Associate

Job Summary of Produce Associate:

Are you enthusiastic about working with a team to create attractive produce displays? Are you up for the challenge of working in a high-traffic department? Does the idea of educating customers on the advantages of fresh produce interest you? Do you enjoy providing exceptional customer service in a dynamic and welcoming setting? If you are excited about aiding customers in making healthy decisions in a rapidly expanding retail environment, we invite you to become a part of the successful team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Associate

Responsibilities of Produce Associate:

• As a Produce Associate at Sprouts Farmers Market – you will be living our name on a daily basis! All of our produce is farm fresh, and must be handled, prepared and merchandised properly to deliver the highest level of customer service and satisfaction in our store.
• A Produce Associate at Sprouts Farmers Market sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation. You can expect to stock the Produce department; which includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Produce Department schematics and ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• As a Produce Associate at Sprouts, you are also responsible for the proper stocking and rotation of merchandise in the Produce Department, including trimming, watering, and merchandising of products to ensure fresh, high quality offerings.
• A Produce Associate ensures proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability, and answers questions from customers in a friendly and helpful manner. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast pace environment then we want to hear from you!
• Team Members under the age of 18 will be restricted from the following tasks:
• Using a knife (other than safety cutters)
• Using a ladder
• Operating garbage or cardboard compactor
• Operating any motor/electronically powered equipment (including manual pallet jacks)
• Working in coolers or freezers for prolonged periods of time

Qualifications of Produce Associate:

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be dependable and reliable having the ability to work flexible schedule that changes, including night, weekends, and holidays
• Have and show a mutual respect for others, maintain a high-level code of ethics within Sprouts culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers
• Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
• Be able to perform repetitious activities, and can multi-task, prioritize and stay organized
• Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4 to 72, for a distance up 3 feet for between 10-50 hours without mechanical assistance. Able to maneuver a utility cart holding 20 lbs. requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet.
• Be able to walk up to 5 miles in an 8 hour shift
• Adhere to all safety, health, OSHA and Weights and Measures regulations
• Be able to perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits of Produce Associate:

• Competitive pay
• A sick leave policy designed to assist employees or their close relatives in maintaining good health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Enhancing one's professional advancement prospects
• You and a family member residing with you are eligible for a 15% discount on all products bought from Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a workplace benefit that offers confidential counseling and support services to employees
• A retirement savings plan known as a 401(k) is offered by the company, which includes a substantial contribution from the employer
• Life insurance covered by the employer
• Various competitions and occasions of gratitude are held during the year, offering rewards, delicious meals, and entertainment
• Incentives tied to the overall success of the corporation and/or individual accomplishments
• Inexpensive benefit options, encompassing medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Having a Health Savings Account matched by your employer means that your company contributes funds alongside your own to support your healthcare expenses
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts are set up to cover medical and childcare expenses with pre-tax income
• The corporation covers short-term disability benefits for its employees
• Offering paid time off for new parents, regardless of gender, is crucial in supporting families with newborns
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day:

Sprouts Farmers Market provides the option of DailyPay for eligible employees, enabling them to freely transfer their earned wages and receive them on the following business day without any additional charges. This service allows employees to access their earnings before the scheduled payday, offering a convenient way to receive the money they have worked for promptly. Utilizing DailyPay allows individuals to track their daily earnings and make transfers at their discretion before the official payday.

Grow with us:

If you are passionate about motivating individuals and have a talent for preparing new meals, think about submitting your application to Sprouts! Our community grocery stores emphasize excellent customer support and provide top-notch, locally sourced fruits and vegetables, organic meats, a wide variety of bulk items for self-serving, and additional offerings all within a vibrant, welcoming, traditional market atmosphere. Progress in your profession within the realm of well-being with a quickly evolving organization and colleagues who are dedicated to supporting others in their progress.

The statements above aim to outline the typical tasks and responsibilities carried out by individuals in this role and are not a comprehensive inventory of all duties and requirements. Sprouts' management retains the authority to modify and adjust duties, responsibilities, and requirements in response to business and organizational demands as needed.

Sprouts is open to hiring qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.