Produce Shift Leader

Wegmans Food Markets; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Overtime premium pay

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a Produce Department leader to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced retail setting. You will guide and mentor team members to ensure they deliver knowledgeable customer service, educate shoppers on product offerings, and maintain top-quality, fresh produce.

This role emphasizes leadership and hands-on collaboration in a dynamic store environment. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team, strong product knowledge, and a passion for fresh produce.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience or a college degree required.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on merchandising standards for quality, freshness and uniqueness.
• Educate team members and customers about product offerings.
• Proactively assist customers, help locate items, and offer meal suggestions.

Skills

Team leadership

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

College degree

Job description

We’re looking for passionate people ready to collaborate, develop and be leaders. As a leader in the Produce Department, you’ll join a dynamic retail environment that’s growing, with new opportunities available every day to enhance your skill set. You’ll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures and standards and operations. You will ensure the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and get them the freshest and widest variety of fruits and vegetables available. If you love fresh products and managing others, then this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

• Focus on company standards regarding merchandising, highlighting quality, freshness and uniqueness of products
• Use passion and knowledge to educate team members and customers on product offerings
• Proactively approach customers, answer questions, help locate items and offer suggestions to complete their meals

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years of work experience or a college degree
• Computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations and subject matters

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Work Environment:

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium to heavy. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, occasional heavy lifting, bending, and reaching, including reaching and lifting above shoulder height, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted greater than 50 pounds occasionally. You may receive assistance with heavy items, if available. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate to moderately high twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction). The work environment is indoors with exposure to cold (33 – 55 degrees) temperatures and wet conditions. Basic tools and equipment used include box cutter, u-cart, hand/power jack, compactor, baler, knives, packaging supplies, and food processing equipment.; Managerial/supervisory experience living our values and achieving results in our 5 measures; Experience coordinating daily work of others; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting; Related work experience; Experience ordering products and controlling inventory