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SalaryKimberton Whole Foods in Wyomissing is hiring! We are looking for a career-minded, full-time Produce Team Member!
Join our vibrant and purpose-driven team at Kimberton Whole Foods, where integrity, sustainability, and supporting local farmers are the pillars of our mission! As a Produce Team Member, you'll be at the forefront of our commitment to organic and biodynamic farming methods, caring for the earth while providing our customers with the freshest and most nutritious produce. Your role goes beyond stocking shelves and engaging with customers – it's about creating a delightful experience that reflects our values.
Being a Produce Team Member can be physically demanding, but it's also deeply rewarding. Additionally, your excitement for creating dynamic, abundant displays will showcase our seasonal fruits and vegetables and beautifully reflect the hard work of our local farmers. If you're ready to make a positive impact, both in our store and beyond, we invite you to apply!
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Availability: Availability to work a combination of opening and closing shifts (between 7:00am-8:30pm) is required for this position. One weekend shift each week is required.
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.
Hourly Pay: $15.00-16.00 depending on experience.
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods:
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- 25% off Store-Wide Discount
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care
- 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked
- Paid Time Off
Job Summary
The Produce Team Member provides a delightful customer experience while maintaining a welcoming, well merchandised department. This person supports the Produce Department and embodies the spirit of a team player. The Produce Team Member interacts with customers, vendors, and fellow KWF Team Members in a positive and authentic manner and follows the direction of the Produce Department Head and store management.
DAILY OPERATIONS: The Produce Team Member’s primary responsibilities to execute the following.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all.
- Receiving and stocking all incoming fresh produce and related items.
- Rotating fresh produce on a first-in first-out basis.
- Working in collaboration with the Produce Department head to maintain accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
- Follows the established KWF SOP for maintaining abundant, dynamic and fresh displays throughout the entire department.
- Understands KWF inventory management practices.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Good communication skills: oral and written.
- Motivated to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
- Thrives as a team player in a fast-paced work environment.
- Able to be on your feet for 8 hours.
- Excellent time management skills.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
- Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers.
- Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
- Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts.
- Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
- Standing- prolonged standing.
- Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting).
- Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.
