Assistant Produce Manager

brookshires; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include assisting with inventory, promoting displays, and supporting management in daily operations, with emphasis on accuracy in stock and adherence to safety procedures. The role requires flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1+ year related experience.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Food Handler certification and Manager Food Safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains stock levels and quality of produce and floral products to Company standards.
• Promotes department sales, profits, and customer service.
• Inspects product for quality and adheres to food safety standards.
• Greet customers and respond to questions with a friendly, service-oriented attitude.
• Maintains clean and safe working environment by following safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Teamwork

Pallet jack

Education

High school Diploma or GED

1+ year related experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we're not just about business-we're about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners-Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's-operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We're all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you'll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you're not just starting a job-you're becoming part of something bigger. We're here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Job Summary:

Maintains stock levels and quality of produce and floral products to comply with Company standards. Works with produce personnel to promote department sales, profits, and customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works in conjunction with upper management to train and develop partners, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work.
• Supports upper management with the review of historical data regarding sales, ads and promotions.
• Co-manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels.
• May review profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data with department manager.
• Indirectly responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, financial results, public relations, product quality, and work standards.
• Inspects product for quality control and food safety standards; adheres to all governmental product origin labeling.
• Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives and appealing product displays.
• Cuts and trims product using sharp knives; prepares and displays product to ensure high quality presentation and appearance.
• Ensures maintenance of stock conditions on produce and floral display racks, tables, and shelves.
• Checks inventory on trucks, unloads products, and ensures accuracy of inventory, product ordering, and associated paperwork.
• Provides friendly and customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and responding to customer complaints.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of produce department operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of in-store ordering machine and inventory management processes.
• Intermediate knowledge of scheduling software systems.
• Ability to operate a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment.
• Ability to handle objects gently to avoid damage to items, people, vehicles, and property.
• Ability to use an alphanumeric keyboard.
• Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools.
• Ability to safely work with sharp objects such as knives, box cutters, etc.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, and partners in written and verbal form.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods, and processes.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED and one or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• Food Handler certification required.Manager Food Safety certification required.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to stand or walk.
• Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching, or handling.
• Continuously required to push, pull, maneuver, or lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel, or