Westborn Market | Produce Associate
Job Title: Produce Associate
Department: Produce
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Produce Manager, Store Director, Produce Director
About Us:
Westborn Market started small in 1963, stocking only the best fruit and vegetables. Over the years we’ve expanded our aisles and locations to better take care of the community. As we grew, so did our family! We’re now a third-generation owned and operated business with four unique locations across Metro Detroit.
Our goal is to continue to build on our success. We value quality goods, superior service, and team member relationships. We regard our customers as friends and respect our team members as family. We hope you join us!
Job Description
Under general supervision, our produce associates help maintain a smooth running department by actively stocking and maintaining produce displays while assisting customers with various produce related needs.
Employee Benefits
- 20% employee discount active on your first day of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability insurance for eligible team members
- 401k Retirement Plan for eligible team members
- Paid vacation for full-time team members who have completed one year of service with Westborn Market
- Paid Sick Leave for eligible team members
- Team lunches
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Stocks and rotates produce to assure quality and freshness
- Prepares, packages, and prices product as directed
- Operates machinery such as bailer and pallet jack to make bales and move pallets
- Assists in loading and unloading of produce trucks
- Cuts, weighs, and labels produce in accordance with food safety best practices
- Prepares guacamole, pico de gallo, and other goods based on established recipes
- Provides excellent customer service
- Abides by Westborn Market’s time and attendance policy
- Maintains a clean and organized work area free of hazards
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Must be able to lift minimum 50 pounds
- Ability to write legibly and read with comprehension at a level where it applies to this position
- Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
