Produce Team Member

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Produce Team Member Community Food Co-op
Who We Are
We are a community owned natural foods grocery store. We're passionate about the Co-op business model, quality food, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our Team Members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team.
What you'll be doing
Produce Team Members assist with ordering, receiving, stocking and display of produce, maintains department cleanliness, and provides excellent customer service to customers/members, coworkers, and vendors.
The Produce Team Member position reports to the Produce Department Managers.
Location & Commitments

• Cordata Store, 315 Westerly Rd, Bellingham, WA
• Part-time, Non-Exempt
• Starting pay is $16.50/hr (range is $16.50-$20.70)
• Hours and days vary, morning, evening, and weekend shifts will be assigned
• Schedules are posted at least 2 weeks in advance

What you'll be responsible for

• Providing friendly and welcoming customer service
• Awareness of all promotions and advertisements
• Merchandising the department to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales, including proper pricing and signage.
• Stocking, rotating, and facing product according to department procedure
• Maintaining back-stock areas according to department standards
• Receiving product and ensuring invoice accuracy
• May place orders as directed by the department managers
• Cataloguing and coding invoices, separating special orders, updating and files paperwork
• Ensuring department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met
• Performing other duties as needed and assigned

Requirements
What skills are needed

• Ability to provide friendly face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn about Produce products
• Interest and ability to gain knowledge of natural and organic industry
• Attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability to speak and comprehend English well, multi-lingual is great
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical requirements (with or without accommodation)

• Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to: paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery.
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, pushing/pulling carts, repetitive motion, keyboarding, and lifting 10-50lbs regularly.
• Ability to operate all equipment such as pallet jacks, walkie, baler, and forklift.
• Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, freezers, outdoors, etc.)
• Ability to climb ladders occasionally

Benefits at the Co-op

• Up to 25% staff discount & access to wholesale orders
• Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) w/match
• Paid time off
• Pay on Demand
• Potential year-end bonus
• Access to employee assistance program

Important Disclaimer: Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.
Salary Description
$16.50-$20.70