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Jerry's Enterprises Inc.

Produce Hiring ASAP at Jerry's Enterprises Inc.

Jerry's Enterprises Inc. No longer available $15+/hour

Job Description

Location: Jerry's Foods Sanibel

Reports to: Produce Manager

Classification: Part Time

Rate of Pay: Up to $15.00 / hour, based on experience

Hours: Sunday – Saturday, varied hours

Jerry’s work perks:

  • Store Discount
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Individuals applying for this position should be willing to:

  • Make lasting connections with our customers
  • Fill and rotate cases and displays (may be some heavy lifting-up to 50lbs)
  • Assist with receiving products and merchandising to keep our shelves full
  • Help maintain a clean and sanitary store
  • Work with the team on all tasks necessary to have an awesome department
  • Be a part of a dedicated team that enjoys their job, arrives promptly for shifts, and works as scheduled
  • Jerry’s may give preference to an individual who:

  • Is friendly and outgoing and promotes customer service for the entire team
  • Has experience working in a produce position
  • Knows about preparing pre-cut fruit, rotating and displaying product
  • Is motivated to grow their career and continue learning
  • GROW with Jerry’s

    Gain new lifelong skills in customer service

    Enjoy a Rewarding work environment with a diverse group of coworkers

    Experience Opportunities for career advancement

    Maintain a flexible Work schedule

    Position functions and physical responsibilities may vary by store location.

    FREQUENT:

    Physical:

  • lifting/carrying over 50 lbs.
  • pushing/pulling to 2000 force lbs.
  • walking, reaching, standing, stooping/bending, squatting, kneeling, repetitive motion: turning, bending
  • Equipment Operation:

  • forklift, pallet jack, and carts,
  • box cutter, compactor, baler, scanner, register, scale, check approval machine, coupon machine, paging system
  • Mental:

  • judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction
  • memorization, reading, and writing basic computer skills
  • Environmental:

  • extended exposure to cold temperatures and wet surfaces
  • OCCASIONAL:

    Physical:

  • climbing ladders
  • Mental:

  • math/calculation
  • **FREQUENT: 15% of the work shift or at least ten repetitions per work shift

    **OCCASIONAL: Approximately less than 15% of the work shift or fewer than 10 repetitions per work shift

    $31k is below typical pay for Buyers and Purchasing Agents nationally

    National salary averages
    $31k
    ↓ 59% vs typical mid-level
    Entry
    Mid
    Senior
    This job
    $46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $128k

    Senior roles pay 69% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

    You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

    Strong candidate leverage

    Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

    Hiring leverage
    Lean candidate
    Wage leverage
    Balanced
    Mobility
    High mobility

    Who this leverage applies to

    Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

    Where to negotiate

    Base salary
    Sign-on bonus
    Title / level
    Remote flexibility
    Scope & responsibility
    Start date / PTO

    Likely Possible Unlikely

    Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

    Does this path compound?

    Job Growth →
    High churn
    Growth, flat pay
    🚀 Compound
    Growth + pay upside
    ⚠️ Plateau
    Limited growth
    Specialize
    Experts earn more
    Pay Upside →
    Expertise pays off

    Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

    +6%
    10yr growth
    A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
    52,200 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
    Typical: Bachelor's degree

    Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

    Labor data: BLS 2024