PRODUCE 2ND

PAQ INC. FOOD 4 LESS • Arroyo Grande, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 25 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Seventeen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and Eight are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong future—come build with us! The Produce 2nd assists the Produce Manager in overseeing the department's operations, including staff management, inventory control, and customer service.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of produce products and department operations.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and training skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in inventory management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to handle complex operational issues.
• Ability to analyze and improve sales and profitability.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
• Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
• A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
• Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over five years of Produce experience is required.
• Supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Produce team in managing and supervising the department, including scheduling, training, ordering, overseeing sweep logs, and all administrative and operational department tasks.
• Supervise and train the Produce team.
• Verify produce vendor invoices, checking for product quality and accuracy of quantity.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover, maximizing sales and minimizing shrinkage or loss to the company.
• Ensure that damaged product is correctly accounted for and disposed of.
• Carry out merchandising plans approved by produce department management to maximize profitability and meet customer demands.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing, and restocking merchandise displays to ensure quality protection, image accuracy, and product rotation.
• Ensure all products are correctly trimmed and attractively presented, with pre-packed items providing adequate allowances for tare weights or shrinkage.
• Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of all produce products for freshness and visual appeal, culling products to maintain an image of freshness and quality.
• Follow department sanitary procedures and standards, including assisting in maintaining department sweep logs.
• Alert department and store management of any maintenance, refrigeration, equipment malfunctions or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work to earn FREE MONEY for your retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Packages for as little as $20 per paycheck for yourself and $64 per paycheck for you and your family!
• enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year
• career advancement opportunities
• paid vacation and sick leave
• competitive wages
• tuition reimbursement
• an employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED