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Times Supermarket

Assistant Produce Manager

Aiea, HI · On-site

$19/hr

Assistant Produce Manager Department: Produce Department Direct Supervisor: Produce Department ... Merchandise credits * Personnel Information Forms * Employee evaluations * Accident reports

Wailea Golf Club

Golf Shop Assistant

Kihei, HI · On-site

$22.07/hr

The Golf Shop Assistant performs work involving a substantial amount of customer service and ... Services and sells both hard good and soft good merchandise. * Performs general housekeeping ...

MCG

Part-time Merchandiser - Aiea, HI

Aiea, HI · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Engage & assist customers * Attend all training seminars * Develop creative ways to merchandise/sell the client's products * Communicate effectively with MCG management Qualifications Requirements:

MCG

Part Time Retail Merchandiser

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

Engage and assist customers during merchandising visits. * Provide product information for clients via daily online reporting. * Build and maintain professional relationships with store management ...

Lovisa

Retail Assistant Store Manager- Ka'Makana

Kapolei, HI · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Assistant Store Manager Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Manager to help ... Oversee accurate processing of shipments and merchandise flow * Monitor and maintain shrink ...

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What is an assistant merchandise?

Assistant Merchandise professionals, often called Assistant Merchandisers, support the merchandising team in retail or fashion companies. They help with tasks such as tracking inventory, analyzing sales trends, coordinating with suppliers, and preparing reports. Their role is essential in ensuring that the right products are available in the right places at the right times, helping to maximize sales and profitability. They also assist in product selection, pricing, and promotional planning under the guidance of senior merchandisers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant merchandise?

To thrive as an Assistant Merchandise, you need a solid understanding of retail operations, inventory management, and basic merchandising principles, often supported by a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale (POS) software, and Microsoft Excel is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help you collaborate with teams and ensure product accuracy. These skills are crucial for maintaining stock levels, optimizing product displays, and supporting sales goals in a competitive retail environment.

How does an assistant merchandise typically collaborate with buyers and vendors in daily operations?

Assistant Merchandise professionals play a key role in supporting the buying team by maintaining clear communication between buyers and vendors. On a daily basis, they help coordinate order placements, track shipments, and resolve any discrepancies with product deliveries or inventory levels. Close collaboration ensures accurate product availability and timely updates for promotions or seasonal launches. This teamwork helps keep merchandise planning efficient and supports the overall goals of the retail organization.

What is the difference between Assistant Merchandise vs Assistant Buyer?

AspectAssistant MerchandiseAssistant Buyer
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer associate or bachelor’s degree in business or retailSimilar; often requires a degree in business, marketing, or related field
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, warehouses, or corporate officesRetail stores, corporate offices, or buying departments
Industry UsageFashion, electronics, general retail

Assistant Merchandise and Assistant Buyer roles both support the buying and product selection process in retail. While Assistant Merchandise focuses on inventory management, stock levels, and product displays, Assistant Buyers are more involved in selecting and purchasing products. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work environments, often overlapping in retail and fashion industries. The main difference lies in their specific responsibilities within the merchandising and buying process.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Merchandise job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Assistant Produce Manager

Times Supermarket

Aiea, HI • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Assistant Produce Manager
Department: Produce Department
Direct Supervisor: Produce Department Manager
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Starting rate of pay: $18.50/hr
**Kailua Location Starting rate of pay: $19.00/hr
Company Benefits:
• Flexible Hours
• Employee Discount
• 10 Paid Holidays (including 2 days for your birthday)*
• Medical/Vision/Dental Package*
• Free Life Insurance*
• Vacation and Sick Leave*
• Voluntary Insurance Plans (Life, Disability, Cancer, Accidental)
• Long Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Matching 401K*
• Management Bonuses*
*For qualifying positions
Job Summary: The Assistant Produce Manager is primarily responsible for assisting and working with the Produce Manager in all aspects of the department's operations. In the absence of the Produce Manager, the Assistant Produce Manager assumes the responsibilities of overseeing the total Produce Department.
Based on experience, knowledge and expertise, the Assistant Produce Manager is responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in maintaining and overseeing the Produce and Floral areas. The Assistant Produce Manager is also responsible for supervising as well as training and retraining all Produce Department personnel.
Work performance is either reviewed directly or generally by the Produce Manager, Store Director and the Administrative Produce Supervisor. The Assistant Produce Manager is evaluated by the Produce Manager and is reviewed by the Store Director and the Administrative Produce Supervisor.
The Assistant Produce Manager receives direct supervision and guidance from the Produce Manager, Store Director and also the Produce Division Administrative which includes but is not limited to review of work and planning of departmental goals.
The Assistant Produce Manager seeks assistance from the Produce Manager, Store Director, Produce Division and other Administrative Staff.
An Assistant Produce Manager is promoted from the Produce Clerk position, and this position may lead to Produce Department Manager or Store Level Management positions.
Essential Job Duties:
  • Supervises the following job classifications
  • Produce Food Clerks
  • Produce General Clerks
  • Supervises Produce Personnel in their daily tasks, communications and new procedures.
  • Authorized to sign and approve the following items pertaining to the Produce Department:
  • All deliveries and orders
  • Invoices and clearing of invoices
  • Price changes
  • Merchandise credits
  • Personnel Information Forms
  • Employee evaluations
  • Accident reports
  • Building Maintenance job orders
  • Damage claim forms
  • Other documents as authorized
  • Supervises and assists in all phases of the Produce Department.
  • Trims all Produces items for retail sale.
  • Cuts and trays fruits and vegetables for retail sales.
  • Maintains all floral and chill cases within Produce sales floor.
  • Maintains and services the Produce display cases by:
  • Fills, stocks, and replenishes as needed.
  • Arranges displays in Produce display cases.
  • Supervises and assists in the clean up of the prep room, storage areas, tools and equipment. Reports any faulty or hazardous conditions to the Produce Department Manager.
  • Performs the duties of the Produce Manager during that person's absence by:
  • Receives merchandise
  • Checks on shortages, product condition and quality, damages and overages.
  • Checks for any discrepancies on the merchandise and reports it to the Produce Manager.
  • Disciplining as needed
  • Assists in the training of all new employees.
  • Releases transfers to other stores with the authorization of the Produce Manager or other authorized personnel.
  • Provides and cares for all department equipment.
  • Periodically checks on the required temperature of the freezer walk-in, chill walk-in, prep room, Produce chill display cases, and all other chill/display cases in the Produce backroom and sales floor.
  • Services customers and prepares orders, advises the Produce Manager of stock condition, and orders certain categories of Produces as authorized by the Produce Manager.
  • Cares for and cleans all display cases.
  • Understand and abide by all company policies and procedures

Other Job Duties:
  • Takes weekly and or monthly inventory as required.
  • Maintains and develops proper and efficient servicing of customers, and maintains a good personal appearance and healthy habits and hygiene.
  • Complies with and enforces all store activities in relation to governmental and regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Health.
  • Works maintains and establishes a good working relationship with all other departments and stores to enhance the concept of teamwork and to improve the merchandising of all Produce items within the store and chain wide.
  • Supports and promotes Sales Programs initiated by the Company and at the Stores.
  • Any tasks as deemed necessary by management

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 75 lbs on own continuously.
  • Must be able to push and pull at least 1000 lbs with assistant
  • Requires standing for long periods (up to 3 hours without a break; up to 7 hours for entire shift)
  • Continuous bending, stooping, squatting, crawling and kneeling required throughout the course of the day.
  • Continuously reaching above shoulders
  • Climbing of ladders and stairs occasionally
  • In an 8 hour day, must be able to walk continuously throughout shift (up to 7 hours)
  • In an 8 hour day, sitting is rare (up to 1 hour)

Mental Requirements:
  • Requires knowledge, experience and expertise of the Produce operations.
  • Accuracy is of primary importance in all aspects of the job.
  • Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for various activities.
  • Must be able to give and respond to verbal and written instructions/questions from customers and employees.
  • Requires being able to read and comprehend communications and instructions on products, literature, log book etc...
  • Must be able to work in conditions that may be demanding and stressful.
  • Able to work independently and as a team member
  • Able to multi-task
  • Resourceful

Work Hours:
  • Based on classification: Based on what is stated in the Employee Handbook.
  • May require working overnights, early mornings, evenings and weekends.
  • Must be willing to work at any Times/Big Save Locations on the island.

Working Conditions:
  • Working conditions in the Produce Department is very Cold or hot depending which store you work in.
  • Walk in chills; temperatures between 30-40 Degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Warehouse is not air conditioned, and it could reach temperatures of over 100 Degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months.

Equipment:
  • Knives
  • Cutting boards
  • Mesh Gloves
  • Knife Sharpening Steel
  • Scrappers
  • Produce Racks
  • Flat Beds
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Hand Trucks
  • Step Stool
  • Ladders
  • Box Cutters
  • Hand Wrap Machine
  • Baler
  • Foam Trays and Containers
  • DSD Unit
  • Ordering Unit (Telzon)
  • Inventory Unit (Symbol)
  • ITASCA Unit
  • Computers
  • Label Guns

Potential Hazards:
  • Improper use of chemicals that the company utilizes for sanitation purposes.
  • Cuts from knives and various cutting tools or sharp items used.
  • Slips and falls due to icy, wet or slippery floors.
  • Falling merchandise while items are being stocked or stacked.
  • Being hit by forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks or flat beds.
  • Injuries from improper work methods or lifting.
  • Changes in environmental temperature when working in the prep room, freezer/chill areas, warehouse and the store.

Qualifications:
  • Education/Training/Experience:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age in order to use all required equipment in the department.
  • High School Graduate preferred.
  • Must have at least 6 months to 1 year experience as Produce Clerk.
  • Able to supervise, willing to take responsibility and have good communication skills.
  • Communication:
  • Properly communicates with employees, verbally or through written communication in the department log book.
  • Good phone etiquette
  • Other:
  • Accurately complete work in a timely manner
  • Efficiently complete work in a timely manner
  • Able to multi-task
  • Highly organized
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to effectively prioritize work
  • Able to meet deadlines in a short period of time
  • Able to quickly pick up and follow through with various projects
  • Team player
  • Works well in groups as well as independently
  • Troubleshooting/problem-solving ability

Compensation: Starting rate (as deemed by current pay schedule) or commensurate with experience.
The preceding information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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