DEPARTMENT: Produce
REPORTS TO: Produce Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
To direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Responsible for overall operation of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager as outlined in the “Produce Manager” job description.
- Assist Produce Manager with merchandising plans for the department including floral and cut fruit/veg.
- Assist with the ordering of the entire line of products in the Produce Department as needed or in the absence of the Produce Manager.
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Follow policies regarding ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy and product rotation.
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Participate in shrink control by culling cases multiple times per day.
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Follow planned program for cleaning and preventive maintenance on cases, coolers, and other refrigerated equipment.
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Observe all state, local, and federal health and weights and measures laws.
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Monitor product quality and freshness at all times.
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Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.
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Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Assist with unloading and storing of merchandise.
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Monitor inventory of supplies and product. Notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.
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Filling and culling of racks and displays on a daily basis.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
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Must have strong communications for providing customer service.
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Must have dexterity of hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
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Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
- Must be able to stand upright for the majority of your scheduled work shift.
