| Produce Associate  *  Part-Time  *  Dierbergs Markets 
 Produce Associates work as part of a team to provide our customers with quality products and information about our vast selection. They are friendly, proactive, and help make a positive impact on our store success with their responsibilities:
 
 
 
  Assist with stocking, display, food prep, truck unloading, quality control and inventory  Greet customers and share your knowledge of the department's vast selection of items  Use suggestive selling techniques to promote products  Safely and efficiently operate and maintain equipment such as code gun, wrapper, scale, knives, microwave oven, lettuce chopper, pineapple corer, pallet jack, and baler (must be at least 18 to operate pallet jack and baler)  Ensure that our beautiful Produce department is well-stocked and looks showroom-worthy  Price packaged products by using label machine  Recondition items returned from the sales floor  Disassemble, clean, and reassemble produce cases  Display merchandise to attract customers and promote sales  Take orders from customers for special products using the Dierbergs Party Guide (ex: gift baskets)  Wash utensils, pots, and pans using detergent in a deep sink  Work in 45-to-55-degree preparation area and access 36-degree cooler  Follow safe food handling guidelines whenever preparing food, according to S.A.F.E. program standards  
 Essentials
 
 
 
  At least 16 years of age  Basic math and computer skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)  Ability to work in varied temperature-controlled environments (36-degree cooler and 45-degree prep area). This position involves repeated heavy lifting.  Ability to follow safe food-handling guidelines and keep your work area safe and clean  Multi-task and work as part of a team  Flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays  Prompt and regular attendance based on your schedule  Adherence to our dress code, appearance, and personal hygiene standards  Associates in food handling departments are required to receive a Hepatitis A vaccination (MO only)  You may be cross-trained in other departments  
 Physical Requirements
 
 
 
  Lifting & Carrying - Up to 50 lbs. occasionally  Pushing & Pulling- Up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally  Occasional - Sit, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach & power grip  Frequent - Stand, walk, head turn, side reach, grasp, pinch, finger manipulation & feel  Constant - Handling & forward reach  What's in it for you?
 
 
 Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!Medical insurance, 401(k) and paid time off - even for part-time AssociatesAutomatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performanceWork/life balance and flexible schedulingTraining and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with usDiscounts at the Starbucks kiosks inside some of our locationsWellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved 
 Foundational
 
 Embody and BE the following:Be Connected,Be Curious,Be Courageous,Be Caring,Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do,Be YOU!
 
 This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.
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