Produce Lead Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Framingham, MA

9d

About The Position

The Produce Lead oversees produce operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, product quality and freshness, and effective inventory management. The role supports operational excellence by maintaining food-safety, merchandising, and replenishment standards and contributing to department performance. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing; BJ’s covers applicable costs and training.

The Produce Lead supports team engagement, a safe and collaborative environment, and a positive Member experience. The role executes the club’s service standards, maintains club standards, and contributes to financial and operational goals through accurate, efficient work and responsible use of supplies.

Responsibilities include maintaining produce quality and freshness, managing inventory and replenishment, labeling and pricing items accurately, reviewing sales and shrink data, maintaining sanitation and food-safety compliance, executing promotions, inspecting cases and storage areas, supporting receiving and inventory audits, optimizing stocking strategies, maintaining department equipment, and escalating operational or maintenance concerns. The role also provides support across departments as needed and maintains regular, predictable, full attendance.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in produce operations, grocery retail, or food handling.
• Strong knowledge of produce handling, quality standards, and food-safety guidelines.
• Valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification, maintained in good standing; required training and certifications must be maintained.
• Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, and email.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent standing and movement, regular lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional heavier lifting with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain produce freshness through regular culling and rotation, ensuring products meet company quality standards.
• Monitor inventory and complete timely replenishment to maintain product availability.
• Inspect, rotate, cull, and merchandise fresh produce to company standards.
• Ensure items are accurately priced and labeled and comply with company policies.
• Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to identify process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and food-handling compliance, including ServSafe guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper upkeep of department equipment and machinery.
• Assist with seasonal promotional plans and merchandising directives.
• Escalate operational concerns and equipment maintenance needs to management.
• Apply FIFO rotation procedures to reduce waste and maintain product quality.
• Inspect produce cases, coolers, and freezers daily for proper conditions and food-safety compliance.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting shipments for accuracy.
• Support inventory audits and reconciliation to minimize shrink and maintain accurate records.
• Use knowledge of product movement, seasonal trends, and Member purchasing habits to optimize stocking strategies.
• Monitor product freshness and conduct quality checks.
• Provide support across departments as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance to support operations and leadership coverage.
• Demonstrate inclusive, ethical, positive, and solution-oriented behavior and foster a safe, collaborative team environment.
• Deliver service standards by engaging Members helpfully, addressing questions or concerns, and escalating unresolved issues when necessary.
• Complete daily responsibilities accurately and efficiently to support department and club performance goals.
• Use supplies responsibly and follow scheduling expectations to support labor and supply goals.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Daily Pay access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Three medical plan options, with optional dental, vision, HSA, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, available to team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing eligible team members to purchase company shares at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed