Produce Shift Lead - Evenings & Weekends

River Valley Market; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Co-op in Easthampton, MA is seeking a Produce Shift Leader to support the Produce Manager and supervise staff during closing shifts. Open availability including evenings and weekends is required.

The role emphasizes producing quality displays, strong customer service, and efficient department operations across inventory, ordering, and staff training. Join a cooperative focused on community impact and fair practices.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Produce experience in a retail environment.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to project a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on positive and productive results.
• Organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet environment.
• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment.
• Regular, predictable attendance; flexible availability including nights, weekends, and early morning.

Responsibilities

• Display fruits and vegetables to convey abundance and quality while maintaining proper storage conditions.
• Replenish and rotate displays per priority set by the Produce Manager.
• Cull display daily and dispose of low-quality produce per procedures.
• Trim, wash, and bundle produce according to priorities.
• Assist customers with questions, suggest purchases, and offer tastings or samples.
• Help customers place special orders and keep displays stocked and signed.
• Maintain clean, sanitary storage and prep areas; follow health standards.
• Monitor inventory and assist with receiving and delivery checks.
• Set work priorities and direct staff; train and evaluate department staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Produce retail experience

Excellent customer service

Excellent communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Life skills: safety

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Stand for long periods

Work in cold environment

Reliability and attendance

Job description

River Valley Co-op in Easthampton, MA is seeking a Produce Shift Leader to support the Produce Manager and supervise staff during closing shifts. Open availability including evenings and weekends is required.

The role emphasizes producing quality displays, strong customer service, and efficient department operations across inventory, ordering, and staff training. Join a cooperative focused on community impact and fair practices.