Produce Lead Hand

Choices Market Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Job summary

Choices Market Ltd. in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Produce Lead Hand at our Yaletown location. This role focuses on directing the produce department, ordering and merchandising, and delivering excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate has produce department experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 70 lbs. The position is full-time with benefits and in-person work.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising others in a retail environment.
• Strong customer service mindset and communication skills.
• Ability to write clearly and communicate with team and customers.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Comfortable lifting up to 70 lbs and standing all day.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflow and oversee the produce department.
• Order, receive and merchandise products effectively.
• Serve customers promptly with a positive attitude.
• Wash, trim and cull produce as needed.
• Keep shelves, bins and displays stocked and rotated for freshness.
• Operate the till when needed and assist customers.
• Adhere to OHS guidelines and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Supervising

Customer service

Communication

Outlook

Excel

Physical fitness

Stamina

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Choices Market's at our Yaletown location has an opening for a Produce Lead Hand. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take on a more responsible role and who has a passion for produce and healthy food.

We are seeking someone who:

• clearly demonstrates the maturity to supervise others;
• is personable, outgoing and ambitious;
• is a good communicator and can write well;
• has work experience within a produce department setting;
• is service-oriented and can respond to customer needs;
• can efficiently perform basic functions in Microsoft Outlook and Excel;
• is capable of lifting up to 70 lbs; and
• is willing and able to stand on their feet all day.

Responsibilities of a Produce Lead Hand include:

• directing workflow and overseeing the department;
• ordering, receiving and merchandising product effectively;
• serving customers promptly with a positive attitude;
• washing, trimming and culling produce;
• keeping the shelves, bins and displays stocked;
• rotating items to ensure freshness and excellent quality;
• running a till to serve customers when needed; and
• adhering to OHS guidelines and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

Wage: $19.25/hour