Produce Staff

Job Summary of Produce Staff:

Does collaborating with a team to deliver the finest produce presentation sound exciting? Does working in the most popular department sound like a challenge you want to take on? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Staff!

Responsibilities of Produce Staff:

• As a Produce Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff:

• 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 Staff:

• Competitive pay
• A strategy for allocating sick leave to ensure the health and welfare of employees and their close relatives
• Vacation accrual plan
• Fostering avenues for professional progress
• All purchases at Sprouts are subject to a 15% discount for both you and a family member living in your home
• Flexible schedules
• EAPs are workplace initiatives that aim to support employees facing a wide range of personal and professional difficulties
• Employees have access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an attractive company match to assist with their financial security in retirement
• Life insurance plan underwritten by the company
• Appreciation events and competitions are organized regularly, offering an opportunity to win rewards and indulge in enjoyable experiences
• Supplementary benefits associated with the company's performance and/or individual achievements
• Budget-friendly benefits that cover medical, dental, and vision expenses
• A Health Savings Account with company contributions signifies that your employer is willing to support your medical expenses by matching your contributions to the account
• Participation in pre-tax flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care can aid in reducing taxable income
• The organization provides short-term disability benefits as part of its compensation package
• Granting paid parental leave to both parents acknowledges the importance of their roles in caring for and bonding with their newborn
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day:

Sprouts Farmers Market offers the DailyPay service to eligible employees, allowing them to transfer their accrued wages without additional costs and receive the funds the following business day for no charge. This feature enables employees to access their earnings prior to the standard payday, providing a convenient way to manage their finances more effectively. With DailyPay, employees have the flexibility to view their daily earnings and transfer their funds at their discretion before payday.

Grow with us:

Sprouts invites those who have a passion for motivating others and a skill for preparing fresh food to apply for a position with the company. Focusing on customer service, our local grocery stores provide premium, farm-fresh produce, organic meats, a variety of bulk goods for self-service, and additional offerings in a fun, welcoming, traditional market atmosphere. Build your career in promoting wellness within a rapidly growing company and among teams that are committed to empowering others in their endeavors.

The intention of the above statements is to provide an outline of the typical tasks and responsibilities associated with this role. It is important to note that this list is not all-encompassing and there may be additional duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to adjust these to align with the evolving needs of the business and organization.

Sprouts follows the guidelines of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance when reviewing applications from individuals with previous criminal convictions.