Produce Department Lead & Merchandiser

Redner's Markets, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Redner's Markets, Inc. is seeking a capable Produce Department lead to direct operations in the absence of the Produce Manager.

You will assist with merchandising, stock, and ordering across the Produce Department, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, maintaining product freshness, aiding in shrink control, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
• Strong communications for providing customer service.
• Dexterity of hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds up to fifty percent of the time.
• Must be able to stand upright for the majority of your scheduled work shift.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• 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 functions: Assist with unloading and storing of merchandise; Monitor inventory of supplies and product; Filling and culling of racks and displays.

Skills

Math skills

Customer service

Dexterity

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Job description

Redner's Markets, Inc. is seeking a capable Produce Department lead to direct operations in the absence of the Produce Manager.

You will assist with merchandising, stock, and ordering across the Produce Department, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, maintaining product freshness, aiding in shrink control, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced grocery environment.