Assistant Produce Manager

Redner's Markets, Inc.; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the maintenance and operations of the Produce Department. This role involves ensuring product quality, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks, including lifting and transporting merchandise. Join a team where your contributions will help create a vibrant shopping experience for customers, and where teamwork and attention to detail are valued. If you are passionate about fresh produce and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for assisting customers.
• Basic math skills for counting products accurately.

Responsibilities

• Verify quality, count, and freshness of all products.
• Maintain cleanliness and freshness standards in the department.

Skills

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Dexterity in hands

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

To assist in the maintenance and operations in the Produce Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Verify and communicate the quality, count, and freshness of all products.
2. Prepare merchandise in sales area (trimming, packaging, weighing, and pricing).
3. Display merchandise in a neat and colorful manner.
4. Maintain freshness standards on counters.
5. Maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of back room and sales area.
6. Be aware of case temperatures and communicate any temperature failures to the manager in charge.
7. Maintain good customer relations with prompt and courteous service.
8. Observe policies and procedures established for the department.
9. Follow “clean as you go” program to ensure a clean, sanitary environment.
10. Know product and product uses.
11. Greet all customers and be observant.
12. Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in the unloading of merchandise.
2. Transport stock to coolers and storage areas.
3. Monitor inventory of supplies and notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Basic math skills and ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
2. Must have strong communication skills for assisting the customers.
3. Must have dexterity in hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
4. Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in their specified areas.
5. Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well