Job descriptions
Produce associate: job description, duties and pay
Produce associates keep a grocery store’s fruit and vegetable section fresh, full and good-looking. Here is what the job involves and what it pays.
What does a produce associate do?
A produce associate stocks, rotates and displays fresh fruit and vegetables in a grocery store. The job is part stocking, part quality control and part customer service: you keep displays full, take out anything damaged or past its best, and help shoppers find what they need.
It is a good first job in grocery and a common step toward produce lead or produce supervisor roles.
Duties and responsibilities
- Stock, rotate and display fresh produce every day
- Inspect quality and remove damaged or expired items
- Keep the produce section, coolers and bins clean
- Help customers find and choose produce
- Receive produce deliveries and put away incoming stock
Skills and requirements
- Attention to detail and pride in how displays look
- Comfortable working in coolers and refrigerated areas
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for a full shift
- Friendly with customers
- Experience in produce, deli or fresh foods helps but is not required
Schedule and shifts
- Early mornings are common: shifts often start between 5 and 6 AM
- Weekend shifts are usual in grocery
- Full-time and part-time schedules
What it pays locally
Median hourly pay for stockers and order fillers across the Panhandle:
| Pensacola area | $16.79 |
|---|---|
| Fort Walton Beach–Destin area | $17.20 |
| Panama City area | $17.37 |
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How to get hired
Apply from your phone
Pick a job above, or send your details. A resume helps but you do not need one.
Talk to a recruiter
We call or text you about the job, the pay and the schedule.
Start ready
We prepare you before your first shift, and you get paid every two weeks.
Produce associate questions
What does a produce associate do?
A produce associate stocks, rotates and displays fruit and vegetables, removes damaged items, keeps the section clean and helps customers.
Do I need experience to be a produce associate?
No. Experience in produce or fresh foods helps, but many produce associates start with none. Alto HR prepares associates before their first shift.
What are the hours for a produce associate?
Produce work usually starts early, often between 5 and 6 AM, so the section is full before the store gets busy.