Overnight Grocery Lead

Overview

Healthy Living is a locally owned, independent chain of supermarkets serving communities in Vermont and New York. The Overnight Grocery Lead is accountable for the efficient and effective execution of all operational functions within the Grocery Department in conjunction with the Assistant Center Store Manager – Overnight. This includes Grocery Proper, Refrigerated, and Frozen categories. The role oversees daily operations in the absence of the Overnight Grocery Assistant Manager, ensures staff are thoroughly trained, hospitality standards are met, and company policies are upheld. The Overnight Grocery Lead supports the overnight team, maintaining high standards in merchandising, inventory management, and product quality.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: At least 2 years in a retail environment; preferably in the natural foods/grocery industry
• Previous leadership experience
• Previous overnight experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, trains, and motivates Grocery staff to create a collaborative, positive, and high‑performing environment.
• Ensures staff follows all department and store policies and procedures.
• Communicates any staff issues or problems to the Overnight Grocery Assistant Manager.
• Keeps staff busy throughout the shift, including downtime, and ensures safe work practices.
• Maintains and delegates cleaning tasks in the Grocery Department.
• Trains new staff members and provides ongoing training, including daily task lists and appropriate sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Seeks advice from additional management (Overnight Grocery Assistant Manager, Center Store Manager) when faced with questionable issues.
• Communicates regularly with the Overnight Grocery Assistant Manager and Center Store Manager, notifying them of any issues as necessary.

Department Operations

• Sets the floor to receive the overnight delivery.
• Operates the loading dock and hand jack or power jack to distribute pallets to receiving or throughout the store.
• Directs staff to prioritize the breakdown and sorting of pallets and product.
• Directs staff to prioritize the order in which product should be worked to the shelf.
• Directs staff to prioritize the order in which backstock should be worked.
• Communicates any delivery or product issues with the Overnight Manager and Center Store Manager.
• Works with the Overnight Manager to create a nightly recap email to hand off any leftover tasks to the Center Store Manager.
• Acts as a point‑of‑contact for any vendors working after‑hours in store.
• Communicates any emergencies with the Store Director (e.g., power outage, cooler failure).

Pay

$22.50‑$24.94 per hour (previous experience taken into consideration).

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday: 3 a.m. – 11 a.m.; holiday availability required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (75% paid by employer, 25% employee for single coverage)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Paid time off (full‑time staff receive 2 weeks, gain an additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
• Sick time (part‑time staff receive 40 hours of sick time per year)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave, up to 8 weeks
• Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off café, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
• Half‑price one‑month bus passes
• 401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of employee contribution; 50% match on contributions above 3% up to 5%; 100% vested from day one
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union
• Free Celtics tickets
• Additional perks

Essential Behaviors

• Make Someone’s Day: Bring genuine enthusiasm, help guests and staff feel happier, and use positive energy to lift teammates.
• Move Fast and Be Thorough: Work with purposeful urgency, complete tasks quickly and skillfully while staying engaged with guests.
• Create a Team People Want to Stay On: Contribute positive energy, treat teammates with respect and kindness, and value each other's skills.
• Show Up: Be fully present, reliable, and consistently bring authentic, positive energy to work.
• Come with a Solution: Identify pain points, propose creative solutions, adapt to change, and communicate needs.
• Own It: Hold yourself accountable, help fix issues, celebrate successes, and attend to details.
• Seek Knowledge: Embrace learning, welcome feedback, reflect on performance, and help others grow.