Fresh Produce Associate

Job Summary of Fresh Produce Associate:

In the position of Fresh Produce Associate, you will be expected to ensure that the department upholds quality, freshness, safety, and visual appeal, as well as assist customers, handle product stocking and preparation, and promote a satisfying shopping environment that aligns with Hannaford's reputation for excellent service and fresh food offerings.

Responsibilities of Fresh Produce Associate:

• Extend a warm welcome and assist clients in locating and selecting items.
• Abide by approved procedures while carrying out specified replenishment, weeding, and rotation duties.
• Observe regulations and targets for preparing, slicing, packaging, and measuring goods to meet quality standards.
• Carry out assigned cleaning duties to ensure sanitation standards and food safety protocols are followed.
• To meet department goals, it is crucial to maintain the utmost product quality standards.
• Adhere to the productivity benchmarks prescribed in the Management Planning documentation.
• Expand knowledge of products in various areas of the produce section.
• Enhance customer loyalty by providing a friendly, helpful, and attentive service experience.
• Convey instructions for the training of new employees as assigned.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as directed by supervisors.

Qualifications of Fresh Produce Associate:

• Mastering communication skills, providing exceptional customer support, and enhancing interpersonal connections.
• Competency and readiness to learn diverse tasks and job specifications.
• Enjoyment of working in a team setting.
• In order to effectively carry out the job responsibilities, one must satisfy the minimum age requirements.
• Capable of fulfilling the physical requirements of the position, even with the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Physical Requirements of Fresh Produce Associate:

• Consistently handle weights up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift loads of up to 75 lbs.
• Persist in being on foot and moving around.
• Often lowering, extending, clutching, and elevating items at or above the midsection.
• Hoist items weighing up to 30 lbs to a position that is at or above shoulder level.
• Engage in work in cold conditions for a duration of no longer than 20 minutes.
• Employ your hands for managing agricultural products, tools, packaging, and sanitation items.
• The position involves the acceptance of working with both food and cleaning substances.
• Comply with the prescribed standards for departmental volume and workload.