Assistant Produce Manager

Redner's Markets, Inc.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional supermarket chain is looking for a Produce Supervisor to oversee the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager. This role involves directing daily operations, assisting in merchandising plans, and ensuring product quality and freshness. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and experience in customer service. Join a dynamic team and contribute to our commitment to quality and service.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills to count products and match against invoices.
• Strong communication skills for customer service.
• Manual dexterity for trimming and packaging produce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department.
• Assist with merchandising plans for floral and cut produce.
• Follow ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking policies.
• Participate in shrink control by culling cases.
• Monitor product quality and freshness.
• Follow cleaning and preventive maintenance routines for cases, coolers, and equipment.
• Observe health and weights and measures laws.
• Monitor product quality and freshness at all times.
• Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.
• Abide by all company policies in the Employee Handbook.

Skills

Basic math

Customer service

Dexterity

Physical stamina

Stand for long periods

Job description

DEPARTMENT:Produce

REPORTS TO:Produce Manager

FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

To direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for overall operation of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager as outlined in the “Produce Manager” job description.
2. Assist Produce Manager with merchandising plans for the department including floral and cut fruit/veg.
3. Assist with the ordering of the entire line of products in the Produce Department as needed or in the absence of the Produce Manager.
4. Follow policies regarding ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy and product rotation.
5. Participate in shrink control by culling cases multiple times per day.
6. Follow planned program for cleaning and preventive maintenance on cases, coolers, and other refrigerated equipment.
7. Observe all state, local, and federal health and weights and measures laws.
8. Monitor product quality and freshness at all times.
9. Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.
10. Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assist with unloading and storing of merchandise.
2. Monitor inventory of supplies and product. Notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.
3. Filling and culling of racks and displays on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
• Must have strong communications for providing customer service.
• Must have dexterity of hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Must be able to stand upright for the majority of your scheduled work shift.

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