Produce Associate - Edina, Edina, Minnesota

Kowalski Companies is a civic business. We have been family-owned since 1983, when Jim and Mary Kowalski opened the first location on Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Being a part of a civic business means we focus on ensuring sustainability and providing the best possible customer service.

At Kowalski's we proudly partner with many local and family-owned producers whenever possible. Instead of buying from across the world, we work with both large local growers like Untiedt's Vegetable Farm and small local farmers in our stores' neighborhoods to ensure maximum freshness. Kowalski's seeks quality over all else, which means we buy only the highest grades possible. We also carry exclusive high-quality products that you can't get anywhere else. Our friendly produce staff is highly trained with the experience and knowledge to give customers the best service in the Twin Cities. Responsibilities include keeping our department stocked, clean and organized so that customers can easily find the products they are looking for.

The ideal candidate that we are looking for will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build right relationships with both coworkers and customers to create a welcoming and helpful environment.

Requirements:

• Flexible to schedule 16-24 hours
• Weekend and holiday availability
• Must be able to left and carry between 5 and 70 pounds
• Ensure quality and safety of food
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in product knowledge so as to be able to educate customers on our product
• Understand that you have the power to impact customers and coworkers day in a positive way

Benefits:

• 20% discount
• Weekly pay
• Employee recognition
• Annual company picnic
• Holiday parties
• Employee appreciation luncheons
• Scholarship opportunities
• 401k plan

This position is part of the UFCW local union, which provides:

• Guaranteed raises
• Ancillary benefits
• Employee assistance program
• More scholarship opportunities
• And more!