Position Summary:

Assist customers, stock and maintain the produce department, and actively sell produce and produce related products. Role model and demonstrate the Company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions:

 Model “Customer 1st” behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service

 Maintain stock levels and merchandising standards to Company guidelines

 Stock shelves and displays in a timely manner consistent with produce department standards

 Break down coolers; unstack incoming product; rotate current product; restack cooler

 Maintain quality standards as determined by Company guidelines

 Clean work area and utensils

 Answer telephones/pagers

 Comply with corporate policies

 Promote and follow Company initiatives

 Comply with all safety guidelines and standards

 Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Behaviors/Skills:

Leadership behaviors needed to successfully perform this position are:

 Puts the Customer First - Anticipates customer needs, champions for the customer, acts with customers in mind, exceeds customers’ expectations, gains customers’ trust and respect.

 Communicates Effectively and Candidly - Communicates clearly and directly, is approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.

 Achieves Results Through Teamwork – Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, involves others to accomplish individual and team goals.

 Leads Through Positive Influence – Demonstrates strong character, builds partnerships, models a conscious balance between work and personal life, takes personal responsibility for own development, role models leadership qualities such as motivation, inspiration, passion and trust.

 Coaches and Develops Others - Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.

 Leads Change and Innovation - Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements process improvements, gathers the ideas of others, demonstrates good judgment about which ideas will work.

 Executes with Excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.

 Provides Clear and Strategic Direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability to visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.

 Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

 High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one month related experience or training; or combination of relevant education and experience

 Minimum 18 years of age

 Ability to pass drug test

 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

 Ability to work weekends on a regular basis, work any shift and work overtime as needed

 Accuracy/attention to detail

 Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects

 Familiarity with produce products, terms and processes

 Ability to work within set time frames

 Ability to continue education, as necessary

Desired Previous Job Experience:

 Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure

 Six months of food preparation experience

 Fred Meyer lift truck certification/license

 Related retail experience

Potential Career Path from this position:  Produce Section Manager

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.75 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person