Assistant Produce Manager

Overview Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does working in the most popular department sound like a challenge you want to take on? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Produce Manager! Responsibilities As the Assistant Produce Manager you have a role in helping customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service through managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store. Assist the Produce Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit. Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Produce team. Effectively coordinate merchandising and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork. Maintain freshness standards throughout the department by following proper receiving, processing, packaging, pricing, signage, displaying, and rotation of a complete variety of items. Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience our customers will receive. Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Produce team. Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain produce equipment. Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations, and validate that other Produce team members are aware of and following these procedures. Thrive in a fast paced environment. Qualifications Be at least 18 years of age and have a basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures. Be dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes, including night, weekends, and holidays. Have an outgoing and friendly behavior, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with our customers. Have good communication skills and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment. Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.). Adhere to all safety, health, Weights and Measures regulations including COOL, and achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit. Be able to perform standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4 inches to 72 inches, for a distance up to 3 feet for between 10–50 hours without mechanical assistance. Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets a distance up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 pounds for up to 5 hours. Pay range Pay range: $19.50 – $29.15 per hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant. Benefits Competitive pay Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate family’s health Vacation accrual plan Opportunities for career growth 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts Flexible schedules Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match Company paid life insurance Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun! Eligibility Requirements May Apply for the Following Benefits Bonus based on company and/or individual performance Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account with company match Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care Company paid short‑term disability coverage Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers Paid holidays The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sprouts Farmers Market