Floating Produce Manager

Northeast Grocery•Rutland Town, VT

4d•$18 - $26

About The Position

The Floating Produce Manager covers the Rutland and West Rutland locations and assists with operating the Produce department. The role provides fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient service to customers; supports the Produce Manager with department budgeting and financial matters; oversees produce clerks; and monitors merchandising, product rotation, and inventory levels to support sales. The role also ensures customer orders are processed accurately and merchandising programs are carried out according to company guidelines. The Floating Produce Manager helps with daily department operations, including merchandising, displays, ordering, scheduling, training, administrative duties, sanitation, and safety. The position may assume the Produce Manager’s responsibilities as needed and performs other duties assigned by management while following company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.
Satisfactory performance reviews.
Basic computer skills.
Strong communication skills.
High school degree or equivalent.
6–12 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

Provide fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient customer service, including smiling, making eye contact, and thanking customers when fulfilling requests.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workstation according to 5S standards.
Assist the Produce Manager with daily department operations, including merchandising, displays, product rotation, inventory levels, scheduling, and administrative duties.
Assist with ordering merchandise and supplies to meet company department standards.
Rotate and examine perishable products to ensure proper quality, code, and condition.
Ensure customer orders and deliveries are fulfilled accurately.
Ensure associates follow company and state sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain customer courtesy and service throughout the store.
Assist with training and scheduling associates in produce operations.
Operate produce equipment, including product weight scales, juice machines, and pineapple machines.
Assume the Produce Manager’s responsibilities as needed.
Assist with all Produce department responsibilities according to company guidelines.
Control shrink by following relevant policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties assigned by management and comply with company policies and procedures.