Produce Team Lead — Fresh, Customer-Focused

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Produce department discount

401(K) match

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market in Hemet, CA, is hiring an Assistant Produce Manager to help customers make healthy choices and guide one of the busiest store teams. You will support the Produce Manager with merchandising, ordering, and daily operations to ensure fresh, high-quality produce.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training, and adherence to safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and growth opportunities accompany a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a basic knowledge of math, weights and measures.
• Be dependable and reliable with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Outgoing and friendly demeanor with the ability to interact with customers.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• General housekeeping and sanitation duties in the department.
• Adhere to safety regulations and obtain a Food Handlers permit.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance.
• Pallet jack operation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Produce Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Produce team.
• Coordinate merchandising and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Maintain freshness standards through receiving, processing, packaging, pricing, signage, displaying, and rotation of items.
• Lead and train the Produce team to deliver high quality product and service.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market in Hemet, CA, is hiring an Assistant Produce Manager to help customers make healthy choices and guide one of the busiest store teams. You will support the Produce Manager with merchandising, ordering, and daily operations to ensure fresh, high-quality produce.

The role emphasizes teamwork, training, and adherence to safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and growth opportunities accompany a supportive company culture.