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Produce Assistant
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Dallas, TX, 75080
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 30 December 2025
Salary Range
USD $17.00/Hr. -Overview
The Job in a NutshellThe Produce Assistant is responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the produce department. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.
12/08/2025
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members
- Birthday Bonus Pay
- Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
- Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
- Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
- Paid Nutrition Education
- good4u Crew Member Discount
- {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
- Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
- Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
- Health and Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Requirements:
- Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
- Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
- Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
- Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
- Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
- Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.
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Frequently asked questions
Dallas has a growing grocery and natural foods sector, increasing demand for Produce Assistants. Candidates with organic produce knowledge and customer service skills often stand out, as stores like Natural Grocers emphasize fresh, certified organic offerings in this competitive market.
Food safety certifications are highly valued in Dallas grocery roles, including Produce Assistant positions. Compliance with local health department standards and maintaining up-to-date food safety training ensures eligibility for stores prioritizing organic and fresh produce handling.
Mastering inventory management, produce handling, and customer interaction is crucial. Additionally, familiarity with organic produce standards, cashier duties, and proficiency in tools like MS Word and Excel can significantly enhance performance and career growth as a Produce Assistant.
By supporting accurate ordering, minimizing shrinkage, and maintaining fresh, appealing displays, a Produce Assistant plays a vital role in profitability. Their efforts in inventory control and assisting management with margin oversight directly impact the department’s financial health.
Starting as a Produce Assistant can lead to supervisory roles or Produce Manager positions. Gaining experience in produce management, ordering, and team leadership can pave the way for advancement within grocery chains focused on natural and organic products.
Natural Grocers provides perks like vitamin bucks store credit, paid nutrition education, and a strong health and wellness program. These benefits, combined with career development paths and inclusive culture, contribute to a positive work environment for Produce Assistants.
Natural Grocers emphasizes certified organic produce and extensive customer education about nutrition. This role involves more engagement with product knowledge and health principles, alongside comprehensive benefits that support employee wellbeing and professional growth.
Produce Assistants at Natural Grocers in Dallas earn around $17.00 per hour, reflecting the store’s commitment to fairly compensating employees in roles requiring specialized produce handling and customer service within the natural foods market.
Yes, the position demands frequent lifting, bending, and standing throughout shifts. Candidates should be ready for physical tasks like handling produce, operating equipment, and maintaining inventory, emphasizing stamina and attention to safety protocols.
Produce Assistants generally work 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Flexibility and the ability to attend mandatory store meetings are important, reflecting the dynamic nature of grocery retail operations.