Produce Asst. Manager-FT

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Pittston, PA is seeking a Produce Department Supervisor to direct operations in the absence of the Produce Manager.

You will help with merchandising, assist with ordering, and ensure accurate pricing and product rotation while maintaining quality. Responsibilities include supervising daily department activities, enforcing health and safety standards, greeting customers, and providing prompt service.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills to count and verify invoices.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Dexterity for trimming and packaging produce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for most shifts.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Assist with merchandising plans for the department including floral and cut fruit/veg.
• Assist with ordering the entire line of Produce Department products as needed.
• Follow policies regarding ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy and product rotation.
• Participate in shrink control and monitor product quality and freshness.
• Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.
• Observe health and weights and measures laws; maintain cleanliness and equipment.

Skills

Basic math

Customer service

Communication

Dexterity

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing for long periods

Job description

DEPARTMENT: ProduceREPORTS TO: Produce ManagerFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptJOB SUMMARY:To direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Responsible for overall operation of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager as outlined in the “Produce Manager” job description.Assist Produce Manager with merchandising plans for the department including floral and cut fruit/veg.Assist with the ordering of the entire line of products in the Produce Department as needed or in the absence of the Produce Manager.Follow policies regarding ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy and product rotation.Participate in shrink control by culling cases multiple times per day.Follow planned program for cleaning and preventive maintenance on cases, coolers, and other refrigerated equipment.Observe all state, local, and federal health and weights and measures laws.Monitor product quality and freshness at all times.Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Assist with unloading and storing of merchandise.Monitor inventory of supplies and product. Notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.Filling and culling of racks and displays on a daily basis.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: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.