Associate Community Manager Jobs in Jacksons Gap, AL

Piggly Wiggly is seeking a Produce Associate who enjoys serving customers and providing excellent, courteous, and prompt customer service. The ideal candidate will have experience in grocery retail food prep clean-up and be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of safety mindedness and attention to detail.

We are a locally owned full-service grocery store. Our mission is to provide accessible, reliable, and safe products and services to grocery stores and other business investments efficiently and affordably through prudent business decisions for the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on great customer service, community connection, acting with integrity and respect and always be ready to serve, adapt, learn, and grow. 

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, state, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strive to have a safe workplace and therefore now conduct background screenings and drug testing. This employer participates in E-Verify

Job Summary:

Produce associates are responsible for receiving, unloading, stocking, and rotating fresh and prepared produce stock, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and providing excellent customer service to all patrons.

Duties Include:

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
• Offer product suggestions when appropriate.
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
• Operate department equipment and tools in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions, accidents, or issues and notify store management.
• Notify management of team member theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.
• Receive and unload produce deliveries.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning equipment and utensils.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Understand the company’s checkout/purchasing procedures to include how customers and staff pay for items in the store.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines to include maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned to include stocking, cleaning, etc.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Physical Demands:

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Bending, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• What Will Make You a Great Candidate:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Customer service experience
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• What Will Make You Stand Out:
• Excellent Customer Service Attitude and Skills
• Prior experience in a retail or grocery environment preferred
• Knowledge of produce items and their seasonality
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends.

• All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received when they apply. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted if their application is pulled for review. The general job pool ads will be closed approximately two months from original posting.

  If you are passionate about produce and providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Pay Range: Varies by work area.

Benefits: Benefits are based on FT vs. Pt.

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off