River Valley Co-op Our Mission: River Valley Co-op staff members are all empowered ambassadors for our cooperative’s mission of creating a just marketplace that nourishes the community.

Cooperative values and the larger cooperative movement inspire us to work together for a more sustainable and just future. As a team, we work to leverage our grocery retail's economic impact for positive social change in the food system, our environment, and our community. We are committed to social justice and developing our anti-racism and multicultural skills throughout our organization.

Our cooperatively-owned business values working together in partnership with our local food producers, other vendors and service providers, community organizations, employees, and our customers to serve our community food needs in ways that sustainably support our mutual needs and aspirations. We prioritize building and sustaining our business operations capacity to generate positive impacts for our employees, business partners, customers, local economy, the common good of our community, and the environment.

Our friendly store operations specializing in fresh, local, organically grown, and natural foods, builds community resilience and grows our local economy. We work hard and have fun doing it, act with honesty, kindness, and respect, and strive to improve every day.

Position: PRODUCE TEAM MEMBER

Temporary. Requires open availability, including evenings and weekends.

Status: Reports to Produce Managers

Pay Level: I, non-exempt.

Location: Northampton, MA

Purpose: Stock and display fresh produce while providing prompt, friendly, helpful customer service to help meet department goals for sales, margin, labor, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product questions and special orders.
• Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Replenish and rotate displays, culling several times daily, and following stocking priorities set by the Produce Assistant Manager.
• Trim, wash, and bundle produce, following priorities set by the Produce Assistant Manager.
• Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods promptly, with appropriate notification and documentation.
• Remove trash, clean cases, and keep prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition.
• Use equipment safely.
• Monitor cooler and walk-in temperatures and follow procedures for handling breakdowns.
• Advise Produce Assistant Manager of equipment repair and replacement needs.
• Ensure Food Safety and Organic Food Handling requirements are upheld.
• Participate in periodic inventory.

ALL STAFF DUTIES

• Attend and participate in team and storewide meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Produce Assistant Manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
• Familiarity with, or interest in produce.
• Experience serving the public.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in cold, wet conditions.
• Manual dexterity with department equipment.
• Ability to project a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Regular, predictable attendance.

River Valley Co-op is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.