Produce Associate(Gig)-Salem
Position in Salem, OR
Flexible Role in Salem: Produce Associate Employer: Walmart (Hiring in Salem) Location: Salem, OR
Pay: $15-$22/Hour (approx. $39.5k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Set your own schedule.
Position Scope
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Salem location.
- This Salem-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walmart team in Salem, OR is growing.
- Benefit from working in Salem, a key hub for the Retail And Grocery industry.
About Walmart Produce Department
The Produce department is often called the store's front door to fresh — it is the first thing many customers see when they enter a Walmart Supercenter and the department that most strongly influences their perception of overall store quality. Produce Associates build and maintain the colorful, abundant fruit and vegetable displays that draw customers in, culling damaged items with sharp eyes, rotating stock to ensure peak freshness, and applying the misting, trimming, and stacking techniques that make the produce wall look like a farmer's market inside a major retailer.
Position Overview
Walmart is hiring Produce Associates to build and maintain fresh fruit and vegetable displays at Supercenter and Neighborhood Market locations. You will stock the produce wall and tables, cull and rotate product for maximum freshness, process daily produce truck deliveries, and assist customers with product selection and ripeness questions in one of the most visually impactful departments in the store.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the produce display wall stacking fruits and vegetables in visually appealing, abundant arrangements.
- Cull damaged, bruised, and expired items from displays continuously throughout your shift to maintain quality perception.
- Rotate product aggressively using FIFO ensuring the freshest items are underneath and oldest items sell first.
- Receive and process daily produce truck deliveries, breaking down pallets and transferring cases to the sales floor and cooler.
- Assist customers with produce selection, ripeness guidance, and preparation suggestions for unfamiliar fruits and vegetables.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 16+ years of age. No prior produce or grocery experience required. Good judgment for identifying quality and freshness in fruits and vegetables develops quickly with training. Must lift up to 50 lbs including cases of watermelons and bagged potatoes. Walmart offers competitive produce associate pay, flexible scheduling, associate discount, 401(k), stock purchase plan, health benefits, and advancement into produce team lead and fresh food coach positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Produce Associate position pay at Walmart?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $22. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Salem.
Where is this Produce Associate job located?
This position is based in Salem, OR. Walmart has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Salem.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Produce Associate job?
No prior experience is required. Walmart provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Walmart offer for this position?
Walmart provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Walmart provide training for new hires?
Yes, Walmart provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
Do Walmart employees get discounts?
Yes, Walmart associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
