FT Produce Lead

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine in 1883, and remains connected to those roots as a local market. The company actively seeks out farmers and producers to join its Local program, celebrating local foods, farmland preservation, local traditions, and jobs. Hannaford was the first major U.S. supermarket to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

About the role

In the absence of the department manager and assistant department manager, lead department operations in accordance with established standard practices. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and government regulations. Utilize retail store systems supporting job functions, including Management Planning, Scheduling, CAO, and RF Unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct others, ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines.
• Develop produce product knowledge and assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company personal appearance policy.
• Maintain solid communication within the department and throughout the organization.
• Support company safety standards and communicate needed equipment repairs or maintenance.
• Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of produce associates as assigned by management.
• Use good judgment in delegation, assignment, and follow-up for efficient department performance.
• Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products.
• Perform stocking, culling, and rotation procedures according to established guidelines.
• Prepare (trim, crisp, package, scale, etc.) all products according to established standards and quality goals.
• Maintain accurate, neat records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Receive produce delivery, rotate stock, and store in appropriate areas.
• Perform all assigned cleaning functions in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to highest product quality standards to support department strategy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Retail produce experience preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical job requirements.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required for job functions.
• Lift up to 50 lb. at least 80% of the time and 75 lb. on occasion.
• Reach to shoulder level or above on occasion while lifting 30 lbs.
• Stand and walk 100% of the time.
• Meet established volume activity standards for the department.
• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level.
• Use hands to feel objects; use tools to open boxes/cases or prepare and clean produce.
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging, and food products.
• Tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills to offer solutions exceeding customer expectations.

Pay

Salary range is between $17.35 - $24.75 hourly.