Assistant Produce Manager

Redner's Markets, Inc.; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery retail company located in Pennsylvania is seeking a Produce Department Supervisor to oversee operations in the absence of the Produce Manager. Responsibilities include merchandise planning, product ordering, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position offers a dynamic work environment that emphasizes customer service and product quality.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills to accurately count product and match against invoices.
• Strong communication skills required for customer service.
• Dexterity to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds up to 50% of the time.
• Capability to stand upright for the majority of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Assist with merchandising plans for floral and cut fruit/vegetables.
• Order products for the Produce Department as needed.
• Follow policies for ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking.
• Participate in shrink control by culling cases multiple times.

Skills

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to 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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