PRODUCE SHIFT LEADER (46678)

Paycom - ATS; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k matching

Paid time off

Employee discount

Free box items

Performance reviews

Quarterly bonus

Happy hour bonus

Birthday bonus

Job summary

Jimbo’s in Escondido, CA is seeking a Produce Department supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring fresh products, safety, and a clean work environment. You will lead the Produce staff, train new employees, and coordinate tasks with store management.

The role emphasizes leadership, team-building, and excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with health regulations. Occasional travel to other store locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow Department of Health regulations; Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.
• Strong knowledge of Produce Department operations.
• Leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, supervise, delegate, and address performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Produce Clerk duties as well as additional supervisory duties.
• Proactively assist customers within our Customer Service Standards.
• Represent Jimbo’s and store management by taking ownership of Produce Department operations in the absence of the Produce Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Mobility

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 02 ESCONDIDO - ESCONDIDO, CA, Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.50Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Produce, Overall Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees
• 401k plan – Employer matching
• Paid time off accruals
• 20% Employee discount
• Free Box Items for employees
• Performance reviews (60-day, 6-month, Annual)
• Quarterly Bonus*
• Happy Hour Bonus*
• Birthday Bonus*

*For more information, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions about this benefit.

General Purpose:

To provide excellent service to Jimbo’s customers by ensuring the daily operations of the Produce Department run smoothly, and through outstanding leadership, teambuilding, and supervision of the Produce staff while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Duties:

• Perform all Produce Clerk duties as well as additional supervisory duties listed below.
• Proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards and ensure that the Produce staff members are doing the same.
• Represent Jimbo’s and store management by assuming ownership of the Produce Department’s operations in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Assist with key human resource functions by enforcing all store/department policies, minimizing overtime, training new employees, monitoring staff breaks, and completing documentation in a timely manner (i.e., one on one meetings, feedback for performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations).
• Assist Produce Manager in department development and succession training.
• Supervise Produce staff members, delegate tasks and constructively address performance issues.
• Prepare a daily list of Produce tasks, ensuring completion in a timely manner.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards through proper rotation and by only selling fresh products.
• Assist Produce Manager with display changes and ensure proper Department signage.
• Maintain inventory control (including ordering) as directed by Produce Manager.
• Communicate any suggestions, concerns, questions, and customer feedback to the Produce Manager in a timely manner.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with quarterly inventories as needed.
• Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the department and the store.
• Attend scheduled Department meetings and all store meetings.
• Know store layout/product location to refer the customer to the appropriate aisle when asked.
• Adhere to and enforce all Produce Department and Store policies as outlined by the Produce Manager, Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work under a variety of conditions and temperatures, wet and dry, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely with knives and equipment in the produce department.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and follow Department of Health regulations and needs to complete Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.
• Strong knowledge of Produce Department operations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle several tasks at once.
• Leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, supervise, delegate, and constructively address performance issues.
• Ability to travel and/or transfer to other store locations.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull a loaded produce cart throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.
• Ability to reach above shoulders and horizontally to stock and retrieve inventory.