PT Produce Sales Associate at Hannaford Supermarkets in Gardner, MA

Summary: Hannaford Supermarkets is a retail company that has been connected to local markets since 1883. They are seeking a Produce Sales Associate to ensure the quality and safety of the produce department while building customer relationships and supporting the company's strategy. Responsibilities: - Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level - Demonstrate a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy - Build customer relations and provide enthusiastic customer awareness - Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products - Perform assigned stocking, culling, and rotation procedures in accordance with established guidelines - Prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale, etc.) all products according to established standards and quality goals - Perform all assigned cleaning functions in accordance with company policy - Adhere to highest product quality standards to support our department strategy - Achieve productivity standards as outlined in Management Planning - Develop product knowledge in various areas of the department - Share recognition of accomplishments and reflect the key behaviors; Be There, Make It Easy and Add Something To Their Day, and Be the Difference - Assist in training other associates and perform other functions as assigned Required Qualifications: - Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills - Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment - Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job - Must meet minimum age requirements - Lift up to 50 lb. at least 80% of the time and 75 lb. on occasion - Reach to shoulder level or above on occasion while lifting 30 lbs - Stand and walk 100% of the time - Meet volume activity standards established for the department - Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level - Use hands to feel objects; use tools to open boxes/cases or to prepare and clean produce - Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products - Tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time Preferred Qualifications: - Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products - Perform assigned stocking, culling, and rotation procedures in accordance with established guidelines - Prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale, etc.) all products according to established standards and quality goals - Perform all assigned cleaning functions in accordance with company policy - Adhere to highest product quality standards to support our department strategy - Achieve productivity standards as outlined in Management Planning - Develop product knowledge in various areas of the department - Share recognition of accomplishments and reflect the key behaviors; Be There, Make It Easy and Add Something To Their Day, and Be the Difference - Assist in training other associates and perform other functions as assigned - Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations Required Skills: Product Knowledge, Stocking Procedures, Product Rotation, Produce Preparation, Food Safety, Cleaning Procedures