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Produce Associate

SpartanNash

Produce Associate

part-timePosted: Jan 7, 2026

Job Description

Category: Retail, Warehouse, Food Distribution

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

951 East Frontage Rd. - Litchfield, Minnesota 55355

 

COMPENSATION: Hourly rate $14.50 - $16.50 depending on experience.
 
BENEFITS:
Full Time Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.
 
Starting Part Time Benefits 
Excellent benefits package, eligible to participate in 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan and work life resources.  Eligibility for paid holidays and additional benefits is based on meeting working hours requirements post hire. 

Position Summary:

This role is to maintain and operate the produce department including trimming and preparation of merchandise according to company and department standards; to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Cut, slice, and prepare produce as directed; follow established procedures for culling, trimming and storing product.

  • Weigh, package and label products.

  • Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines. 

  • Properly fill, rotate and merchandise produce and floral shelves, cases and displays; assist with unloading deliveries and stacking product in coolers.

  • Notify the Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.

  • Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.

  • Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc. 

  • Maintain clean, attractive and well stocked departments.

  • Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines

  • Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations

  • Follow Guest Experience Guidelines

  • May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need: 

  • High School Diploma (GED) preferred  

  • One year of retail or related experience preferred.

  • Must be able to work with fresh fruits, vegetables etc. without negative allergic consequences that adversely affect the ability to perform.

  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents 

  • Basic mathematical skills

  • Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. 

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

Locations

  • Litchfield, Minnesota, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

31,668 - 37,752 USD / yearly

Source: AI Estimation

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Produce Handlingintermediate
  • Merchandise Trimming and Preparationintermediate
  • Department Maintenancebeginner
  • Food Safety and Sanitationintermediate
  • Inventory Managementbeginner
  • Customer Servicebeginner

Required Qualifications

  • Previous experience in produce department or grocery retail (experience)
  • Ability to lift and carry produce merchandise (experience)
  • High school diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • Knowledge of food safety standards (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and operate the produce department according to company standards
  • Trim and prepare merchandise for display and sale
  • Ensure work shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store
  • Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner
  • Adhere to food safety and sanitation protocols

Benefits

  • Health: Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Time Off: PTO and 7 paid holidays for full-time; eligibility based on hours for part-time
  • Insurance: Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Leave: Paid Parental Leave after six months

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Produce Associate

SpartanNash

Produce Associate

part-timePosted: Jan 7, 2026

Job Description

Category: Retail, Warehouse, Food Distribution

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

951 East Frontage Rd. - Litchfield, Minnesota 55355

 

COMPENSATION: Hourly rate $14.50 - $16.50 depending on experience.
 
BENEFITS:
Full Time Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.
 
Starting Part Time Benefits 
Excellent benefits package, eligible to participate in 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan and work life resources.  Eligibility for paid holidays and additional benefits is based on meeting working hours requirements post hire. 

Position Summary:

This role is to maintain and operate the produce department including trimming and preparation of merchandise according to company and department standards; to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Cut, slice, and prepare produce as directed; follow established procedures for culling, trimming and storing product.

  • Weigh, package and label products.

  • Handle spoiled/damaged products per established guidelines. 

  • Properly fill, rotate and merchandise produce and floral shelves, cases and displays; assist with unloading deliveries and stacking product in coolers.

  • Notify the Manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.

  • Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.

  • Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc. 

  • Maintain clean, attractive and well stocked departments.

  • Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines

  • Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations

  • Follow Guest Experience Guidelines

  • May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need: 

  • High School Diploma (GED) preferred  

  • One year of retail or related experience preferred.

  • Must be able to work with fresh fruits, vegetables etc. without negative allergic consequences that adversely affect the ability to perform.

  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents 

  • Basic mathematical skills

  • Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. 

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

Locations

  • Litchfield, Minnesota, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

31,668 - 37,752 USD / yearly

Source: AI Estimation

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • Produce Handlingintermediate
  • Merchandise Trimming and Preparationintermediate
  • Department Maintenancebeginner
  • Food Safety and Sanitationintermediate
  • Inventory Managementbeginner
  • Customer Servicebeginner

Required Qualifications

  • Previous experience in produce department or grocery retail (experience)
  • Ability to lift and carry produce merchandise (experience)
  • High school diploma or equivalent (experience)
  • Knowledge of food safety standards (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and operate the produce department according to company standards
  • Trim and prepare merchandise for display and sale
  • Ensure work shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store
  • Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner
  • Adhere to food safety and sanitation protocols

Benefits

  • Health: Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Time Off: PTO and 7 paid holidays for full-time; eligibility based on hours for part-time
  • Insurance: Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Leave: Paid Parental Leave after six months

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