Since 1933, Vine Line Produce has been delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to our valued partners throughout the Midwest. Our goal is to collaborate and build solid relations in the produce industry, allowing us to understand our partners needs and services, so that we can support them in all things produce. Vine Line continues to be an organization built on generations of hard working, ethical, and humble families who are dedicated to building relationships by taking care of our customers. We look forward to adding to our team and continuing our growth.

Essential Functions:

• Take customer orders in person or over the phone who want to pick up produce from our facility
• Collect payments and operate the cash register
• Respond to customer inquires
• Research required information using available resources
• Handle and resolve customer complaints
• Provide customers with product and service information
• Sell additional products by recognizing opportunities to upsell accounts; explaining new, seasonal or featured products
• Load customer orders on trucks, trailers, and vehicles with forklift, pallet jack or by hand when needed
• Responsible for assisting with pulling assigned customer orders
• Assign and palletize orders for selectors as needed
• Secure and wrap pallets by hand to ensure product stability during transport
• Report damages, shortages or quality issues to supervisor
• Will be trained to operate equipment(e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks) safely in accordance with company and OSHA standards
• Assign and assist with re-pack activities as needed to support operational demands
• Collaborate with warehouse team members to ensure accurate order fulfillment
• Comply with all applicable OSHA and Food Safety regulations

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong listening skills
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Organized and attention-to-detail approach

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Sales and produce experience is preferred but open to training the right candidate
• Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office and common E-Mail systems

Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday (5:00am – 1:00pm)

Compensation:

• $21.00/hour

Physical Demands:

• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for short periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand or sit for long periods of time

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.