Location: Pittsfield,MA, USA
Do you dream of radicchio? Have a favorite heirloom tomato? We have just the job for you. Guido\'s is a family-owned business that values community, quality, and a strong work-life balance. We\'re looking for a new produce team member with a curious mind, an appreciation for physical work, and an affection for vegetables. As a produce associate, your primary responsibilities are all about maintaining the beauty and quality of the heart of our store - the produce department. You will regularly monitor the quality of all fruits, vegetables, and other produce, rotate product regularly, unload trucks, maintain a clean and attractive work environment, and offer customer service to shoppers trying to decide what vegetables to bring home for dinner. Schedule: This position is for the afternoon shift. Shift times are 12pm-8pm. Pay: \$17.00-19.00, commensurate with experience. Duties & Responsibilities: - Build & rotate produce displays. - Check produce for quality & freshness. - Stock and clean shelves, bins, and food preparation areas. - Maintain back stock in good order. - Provide excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: - In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours. - Frequent lifting, bending, reaching, and standing (Must be able to lift 50 pounds). - Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. Requirements & Experience: - At least 2 years of experience in a produce or retail setting required. - Customer service experience required. - Pallet Jack experience preferred, but not required. Guido\'s is a family-owned grocery and specialty market with two locations in the Berkshires. Our staff is a diverse group of dedicated and creative food lovers whose enthusiasm and knowledge make the store a true destination for the community and beyond. As an employer, Guido\'s works hard to foster an inclusive atmosphere for all staff to contribute to the success of our stores. We offer competitive pay and benefits and place a strong value on work/life balance. We have great benefits (including 20% off your groceries, a complete insurance plan, and a 401K with up to a 4% match), lots of opportunities for growth, and amazing team members. At Guido\'s Fresh Marketplace, we believe that everyone - employees, customers, vendors, and our greater community - have a right to safety, representation, and good food. We are committed to a transparent culture within the company, so that all employees, from the bagger to the CFO, are heard and respected. We honor the diverse heritage of our employees and customers, strive to provide high-quality and culturally appropriate foods for our community, and work to make our stores accessible and welcoming for all. Our company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. (EEOC.gov, 2021)