Produce Dept Lead Trainee: Ops, Scheduling & Inventory

Buehler's Fresh Foods; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Buehler's Fresh Foods in Orrville, OH is seeking a dedicated Hourly Lead in the Produce Department who will oversee daily department operations during and after a training program. After successful completion, a permanent store placement will be arranged.

You will supervise backroom and production, coordinate ordering and receiving, rotate stock, maintain coolers, manage scheduling, and support customer service on the sales floor while upholding sanitation and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Availability to work 35+ hours per week including nights and weekends.
• Previous Produce prep, merchandising, and sales floor experience required.
• Physical demands include lifting to 50 lb, occasional 80 lb.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total department operation during training and supervise backroom/production.
• Handle ordering, receiving and checking in perishable and non-perishable items.
• Maintain cooler organization, product rotation, and inventory control (back stock).
• Perform trimming, packaging, sanitation and housekeeping.
• Manage departmental scheduling, evaluations and employee relations.
• Provide customer service on the sales floor; travel to other Buehler's locations for training.

Skills

Availability 35+ hrs/wk

Produce prep experience

merchandising / sales floor

Job description

Buehler's Fresh Foods in Orrville, OH is seeking a dedicated Hourly Lead in the Produce Department who will oversee daily department operations during and after a training program. After successful completion, a permanent store placement will be arranged.

You will supervise backroom and production, coordinate ordering and receiving, rotate stock, maintain coolers, manage scheduling, and support customer service on the sales floor while upholding sanitation and housekeeping standards.