Assistant Produce Team Lead - Manchester, VT

Northeast Grocery; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper in Manchester, VT seeks a dependable team member to assist the Produce Department operations, ensure quality merchandising, rotate stock, and fulfill customer orders accurately.

You will supervise clerks, support the Produce Manager with budgeting and scheduling, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and help train staff while delivering fast, friendly service.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to supervise and develop team members.
• Experience supporting department budgeting, scheduling and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly, helpful service to customers.
• Assist Produce Manager with day-to-day operations, merchandising, rotation, and inventory oversight.
• Train and schedule associates in produce operations.
• Operate produce equipment and ensure proper quality and codes for perishable items.
• Fulfill customer orders and maintain store sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay starts at. Pay is based on experience.

Manchester, VT, US, 05255

SUMMARY

Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. Responsible for assisting with the operation of the Produce department. Assists the Produce Manager with budgeting and financial aspects of the department. Oversees clerks within department and monitors for proper merchandising, rotation and inventory levels of product to promote optimal opportunity for sales. Ensures that all customer orders are processed efficiently and accurately. Ensures that all merchandising programs are executed completely, as per merchandising department guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Consistently work to provide fast, friendly, helpful and efficient customer service at all times.

Responsible for smiling, making eye contact and thanking customer upon fulfilling customer's request.

Maintain a neat, clean and organized workstation, according to 5S standards, at all times.

Assist the Produce Manager with the day-to-day operation of the department to include product merchandising, arrangements, displays, rotation and inventory levels, scheduling and other administrative duties.

Assist with the ordering of all merchandise and supplies within the Produce Department in order to achieve the overall department conditions required as per company standards.

Responsible for rotating and examining perishable product to ensure proper quality, code and condition.

Ensure that all customer orders and deliveries are accurately fulfilled.

Ensure that associates adhere to company and state sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.

Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer courtesy and service at all times with customers throughout the store.

Assist with the training and scheduling of all associates in produce operations.

Responsible for operating various produce equipment including but not limited to product weight scales, juice and pineapple machines.

Assume all of the responsibilities of the produce manager as needed.

Responsible for assisting with all responsibilities of the Produce department as per company guidelines.

Control shrink through adherence to related policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance reviews. Strong communication skills. High School Degree or equivalent. 6-12 months of related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposure to Hot Environment Occasional 1-3 Hours

Exposure to Cold Environment Frequent 3-5 Hours

Standing Frequent 3-5 Hours

Twisting Frequent 3-5 Hours

Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 1-3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 50lbs

Lifting Frequent 3-5 Hours up to 50lbs

Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 75lbs

EQUIPMENT USED

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.