Bulk Team Leader

Earth Fare, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k and Retirement Planning

Paid Time Off

Store Discount

Job summary

Earth Fare is seeking a Bulk Team Leader to guide and manage the Bulk Department, ensuring quality, safety, and engaging merchandising. You will oversee ordering, deliveries, scheduling, and inventory, while helping teammates provide exceptional service.

The role emphasizes maintaining clean, organized spaces, adhering to SOPs, and supporting other departments as needed. Flexibility for varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills, conducting oneself in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of natural/organic food industry trends and dietary terms such as gluten-free, vegan, etc.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation and proper storage/display of organic products.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Outlook; ability to learn Falcon handheld scanner.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Earth Fare vision, SOPs, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals for the Bulk Department.
• Provides exceptional customer service and maintains a safe and sanitary department.
• Communicates a positive, professional attitude with Team Members from other departments.
• Assists in other areas of grocery when necessary.
• Ordering and receiving deliveries; scheduling.
• Checking daily and weekly sales/movement reports and shrink reports; responding accordingly.
• Conducting quarterly department inventory.
• Develops and maintains an attractive sales floor per merchandising guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including fixtures, storage, work stations, freezers, and coolers.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Multi-tasking

Food safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Scanner tech (Falcon)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Falcon scanner

Job description

Earth Fare Team MembersAt Earth Fare Our Team Members ensure that our customers’ visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon.Earth Fare’s Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves.Bulk Team LeaderContributions:Upholds the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals for the Bulk Department.Provides exceptional customer service and maintains a safe and sanitary department.Communicates a positive and professional attitude when working with Team Members from other departments.Assists in other areas of grocery when necessary.Production:Maintains production and storage of bulk items.Ensures proper handling of products.Is knowledgeable of the varieties of bulk items and packaged goods within the department.Maintains high standards of quality control.Operational Tasks:Ordering and receiving deliveries.Scheduling.Checking daily and weekly sales/movement reports, shrink reports, emails and responding accordingly.Conducting quarterly department inventory.Merchandising:Develops and maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.Department Conditions:Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, work stations, freezers, and coolers.Required Knowledge and Experience:Strong communication and customer service skills, conducting oneself in a positive and professional manner at all times.Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.Knowledge of natural/organic food industry trends, as well as common allergies and specialized dietary terms such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc. preferred.Understanding of food safety, sanitation and proper storage/display of organic products.Willingness to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn and use a Falcon hand-held computer scanner.Desire to develop and grow your career with Earth Fare.Environmental Conditions:Works in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service.May work in environments of extreme cold and extreme heat for short periods of time.May travel periodically for meetings.Physical Demands:Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. (In the event an item weighs over 50 pounds the Team Member should have another member of the team help lift the item).Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and squat.Must be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads.Must be able to stand and be on ones feet the majority of the work day.Why Work for Earth Fare?Great Benefits:Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employees401k and Retirement PlanningPaid Time Off20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad barFlexible SchedulingSupportive Working Environment:Our Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each person’s unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every person’s role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.Opportunities for Growth:Empowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.Community Relationships:We encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.