Produce Associate

About Our Company Lois’ Natural Marketplace is a local, family-owned marketplace with a devoted culture to natural foods. Lois’ has proudly been serving Scarborough and the greater Portland, Maine community for over 25 years. We have a national reputation for bringing high quality products and excellent service to our customers. The Marketplace is a thriving community resource for hundreds of local and regional farm-to-market foods as well as organic foods and highest quality health care products from around the world. We have a dedicated and professional staff with a strong commitment to natural foods. The Position We are looking for a part-time Produce Associate to work in our all organic Produce Department. We have a great staff and are looking for a reliable, friendly, upbeat person who is interested in working with organic & natural foods. Responsibilities include merchandising, rotating, stocking and maintaining all produce, setting up the sales floor, cleaning and prepping produce for display, as well as providing excellent customer service to our customers. This position may also assist in our Cheese, Fresh Food, Beer & Wine Departments. Ideal candidate is a local food enthusiast who loves to support local farms. Reliability is a must. Produce knowledge is a plus, but not required. Interest in beer, wine & cheese a plus. Potential to increase to full time hours in the summer. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lb. Hours & Days : Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm Friday 7:00am-3:00pm Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm Inquire about flexibility with hours. Hours may be subject to change. Associate Benefits Full-time associates are eligible for a benefits plan including: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, employee discount and paid vacation. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $16.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Shift: Day shift Evening shift Work Location: In person