Full Time $21.50 - $26.50 Produce Manager Permanent Position 40 hours per week on average Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance 401K Retirement Package with up to 4% employer match Paid Vacation and Personal Time Training and Scholarships up to $1,000 per term Premium Pay increase of .50¢/hour for all eligible employees working any hours on Saturday-Sunday, and weekdays before 6 am, or after 7 pm Position Overview Perform and oversee work in the areas of: Plan, direct, and coordinate daily operations of the Produce Department Meet sales, gross, and labor goals Department scheduling and time card approval Staff recruitment, orientation, and training Workplace safety Basic maintenance and repairs These tasks are important to the company because they promote Chester's mission, customer satisfaction, employee happiness, successful vendor relations, and company profitability. Although many Essential Functions are performed according to established procedures, independent decisions will have to be made. Essential Job Functions Oversee activities directly relating to customer service and the customer experience Direct and coordinate activities of department production, pricing, and sales Review performance data and assess goal achievement to determine areas needing improvement Managing staff, overseeing work schedules, and assigning specific duties Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures Communicating issues with subordinates and superiors as necessary Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, and oversee training of new employees Work with other managers in planning and directing promotional activities Oversee the workplace safety in the Produce Department Knowledge of departmental mechanical systems, monitoring and basic maintenance of equipment Perform Essential Produce Clerk Job Functions (below) Produce Clerks work products from the stockroom, onto the sales floor: fill shelves, end-bases, and aisle-stacks. Grocery clerks will also return unused products to the stockroom in an orderly way as to reduce shrink and aid the ordering process. Freight clerks will be responsible for keeping their working areas clean and free of debris. Essential Job Functions Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection. Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, or sales floor. Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise. Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, supply rooms, or other areas. Mark stock items using identification tags, and order tags as needed. Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles. Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities. Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment. Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors. Keep aisles and end-bases clean and faced. Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom workers. Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment. Non-essential Job Functions Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished. Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors. Order merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials. Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct. Requirements Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates in written form, e-mail, or in person. Working Directly with the Public —Dealing directly with the public. Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes. Other Skills/Abilities Time Management — Managing one's own time. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Physical Requirements Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.