Department Specialist Produce - 909 Sierra St., Kingsburg, CA 93631 - Save Mart Supermarkets : Job Details

ABOUT USThe Save Mart Companies operates194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughoutCalifornia and Western Nevada. Proud to be California's largest regional,full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra careto provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value. With deep roots in California'sCentral Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itselfin putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community isreflected in the connections we've made in the neighborhoods we've served formore than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies' philanthropic non-profitorganization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children andfamilies and has donated over $5 million to local communities.Some of our competitive benefitsinclude exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental,Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, EmployeeAssociation (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and supportservices). We are currently recruiting for the position of: Department Specialist Produce - 909 Sierra St., Kingsburg, CA 93631The Produce Department Specialist ensures that our customers' needs are met and exceeded by delivering remarkable customer service and providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude. The Produce Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and practicing safe food handling procedures. This position supports the Produce department by performing tasks such as greeting and assisting customers with questions, promoting sales within the department, preparing, packaging, pricing, and merchandising products. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: •Provide customers with a remarkable shopping experience by greeting and thanking customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner, answering questions, assisting with locating products and accurately taking special orders •Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment and quality •Trim, wash, and wrap produce according to company policy •Stock and rotate products and merchandise for sale to maintain freshness and product appeal; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost •Maintain knowledge of produce products and ad items in order to offer customers with product suggestions and provide direction of product location in department •Communicate customer requests to department management •Follow all department procedures •Operate appropriate department equipment and tools •Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management; follow established sanitation and safety guidelines •Perform other duties as assignedHiring pay range: $16.25 - 25.20Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): •Excellent communication skills in order to ensure excellent customer service •Outgoing, friendly and able to interact effectively at all levels across diverse cultures •Ability to read, write and count •Knowledge of produce and floral products, seasonality •Knowledge of merchandising and sales techniques Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience Experience: Six months of related experience Other: Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours; must be able to operate equipment used in the department Physical: Store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 40 lbs. Competencies: •Customer Connection •Quality/Quantity of Work •Personal/Interpersonal SkillsReference: req38019Follow us:Instagram: @savemart Facebook: Save Mart YouTube: @savemartsupermarkets LinkedIn: The Save Mart Companies The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.