Produce Manager (Experience Required)

Essential Job Duties

• Prepares weekly and daily work schedules and directs the activities of employees working in the Produce Department.
• Responsible for the staffing, training and overall development of employees working in the Produce Department.
• Ensures that employees are proficient in weighing, slicing, cutting and merchandising all produce to remain within required Health Department regulations.
• Maintains a high profit margin in accordance to the approved pre-set budget, which entails, but is not limited to: sales goals; cost of goods; expenses, price changes, and waste management.
• Manages and assures high quality and proper quantity of product via proper ordering and receiving.
• Orders and receives products and practices proper invoice routing.
• Examines product bought for resale or received for storage.
• Manages and assures proper displaying and selling of produce items.
• Advises customers on the quality and best methods of handling produce items, and other factors affecting their ripening and storage.
• Maintains the produce department under current health codes and Company standards on sanitation and cleanliness; this includes all cases and backroom storage locations.
• Has the ability to learn computer applications such as, but not limited to Microsoft Excel.
• Reports industrial accidents when they occur; follows proper procedures for reporting, documenting and investigating employee accidents.
• Serves customers with a smile and willing attitude. Assures high sales through establishing relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
• Handles customer complaints in such a manner so as to assure customer satisfaction.
• At all-a time meets and exceeds Company standards in service, quality, and cleanliness.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• 2 year of managerial experience, required
• 2 year of produce experience; preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Possess the ability to handle high stress and volume of customers while maintaining a positive shopping experience for the customer.
• Availability requirements include; but are not limited to; days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Work Hours: Availability requirements include; but are not limited to; days, evenings, weekends, & holidays.

Work Location: One location

Pay frequency: Every week

Benefits (Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits):

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Vacation Time
• Sick Leave
• Opportunities for career growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Store discount for you and one other family member in your household

EEO/AAP Statement: Frazier Farms Market is an EEO/AAP employer; all business decisions (employment, promotions, compensation, etc) are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.