Produce Shift Leader

Wegmans; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wegmans as a leader in the Produce Department, where you'll manage a passionate team and ensure the highest quality of fruits and vegetables. This role offers a dynamic retail environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Higher Premium Pay for Overtime

High-Coverage Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plans with Profit-Sharing

Scholarship Programs

Wellness Support Programs

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of work experience or a college degree.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Focus on merchandising standards regarding quality and freshness.
• Educate team members and customers on product offerings.
• Proactively assist customers with questions and suggestions.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Education

College Degree

Tools

Computer Skills

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, standards, and operations. You will ensure that the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and provide 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?

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

At Wegmans, we believe we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. We offer competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks, including premium pay for overtime, Sundays, or recognized holidays, industry-leading healthcare coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling to accommodate individual needs.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help balance personal and work life.
2. Higher premium pay rates for overtime, Sundays, or holidays.
3. High-coverage, low-cost healthcare benefits.
4. Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match.
5. Scholarship programs for educational goals.
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program for wellness support.
7. Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel, and more.

***Certain eligibility requirements apply; offerings may vary by area, company, or position.

Wegmans has been recognized for 25 years on Fortune magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Join a family-owned, values-driven company that emphasizes caring, respect, empowerment, and community impact. With a supportive, growth-oriented environment, Wegmans is the place to do what you love—and love what you do.