Produce Lead full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Millsboro, DE

5d

About The Position

The Produce Lead oversees produce operations to ensure compliance with company policies, product quality and freshness, and effective inventory management. The role supports operational excellence through food safety, merchandising, and replenishment standards and contributes to department performance. It does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing; BJ’s covers applicable certification costs and training.

The Produce Lead supports team engagement, member service, club standards, and financial performance. This includes demonstrating inclusive and ethical behavior, contributing to a safe and collaborative environment, reinforcing service standards, responding to member needs, and completing work accurately and efficiently to help the club meet its goals.

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.
• Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, and email.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must maintain all required training and certifications.
• Valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification, maintained in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain produce freshness through regular culling, rotation, and quality checks in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor inventory and replenish products in a timely manner to maintain availability.
• Inspect, rotate, cull, and merchandise produce according to operational standards.
• Ensure products 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.
• Clean and maintain produce department equipment and escalate equipment maintenance needs or other operational concerns to management.
• Assist with seasonal promotions and execute merchandising directives.
• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures to reduce waste and preserve product quality.
• Inspect produce cases, coolers, and freezers daily for proper conditions and food-safety compliance.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting shipments to verify 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.
• Use supplies responsibly and follow scheduling expectations to support labor and supply goals.
• Engage with members in a friendly and helpful manner, address questions or concerns, and escalate unresolved issues to a supervisor when needed.
• Reinforce member-service behaviors and GOLD Member Standards, including Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA), Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean, and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank (LAST).
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative, inclusive, and encouraging team environment and support club goals through accurate, consistent work.
• Provide additional support across departments as needed and maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Complimentary The Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, holiday, bereavement, and jury-duty leave.
• Three medical plan options, with optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for team members 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with shares of BJ’s common stock available at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions.
• BJ’s covers applicable costs and training for the required ServSafe certification.

What This Job Offers

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