Produce Lead Full Time

Job Summary The Produce Lead is responsible for overseeing produce operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, maintaining product quality and freshness, and optimizing inventory management. This role focuses on operational excellence, ensuring compliance with food safety, merchandising, and replenishment standards while supporting business performance. The Produce Lead does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but plays a critical role in ensuring smooth department operations. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing. BJ’s covers any applicable cost associated and training. Benefits Weekly Pay: Get paid every week. Free BJ’s Memberships: Complimentary The Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for a household member. Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, personal, sick, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave. Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Three medical plans with optional dental, vision, HSA, and FSA. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match (available to members 18+). Employee Stock Purchase Plan: After-tax payroll deductions to purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount. Team Member Engagement Live our values: Demonstrate inclusive behavior, make ethical choices, and maintain a positive, solution-oriented mindset. Create a safe and collaborative environment: Foster open communication and trust. Celebrate team members: Acknowledge contributions, support success, and help create a positive workplace. Member Experience Guarantee service excellence: Execute daily GOLD Member Standards (GAA, FFF) consistently. Create a positive experience: Engage with members in a friendly, helpful manner. Respond to member needs: Address questions promptly, escalating unresolved issues to a supervisor. Consistently Run Great Clubs with Great Standards Maintain club standards: Consistently deliver GOLD standards. Contribute to club goals: Perform daily responsibilities accurately to support improvement and meet targets. Achieve Financial Performance Cost discipline: Use supplies responsibly and follow scheduling to stay within labor and supply goals. Support performance and profitability: Complete tasks efficiently, follow best practices to drive club results. Understand the business: Learn how the role impacts key metrics and contribute to overall performance. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Lead produce department operations: Maintain freshness through culling, rotation, and compliance with quality standards. Manage inventory proactively: Monitor levels and replenish timely to maintain in‑stock conditions. Execute operational functions: Inspect, rotate, cull, and merchandise fresh produce to company standards. Accurate item labeling: Ensure all items are accurately priced, labeled, and compliant. Analyze production and sales: Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to identify process improvements. Sanitation and safety compliance: Maintain cleanliness and proper maintenance of produce equipment. Seasonal promotional execution: Assist in merchandising directives and promotional plans. Report operational concerns: Escalate issues and equipment maintenance needs. Execute proper product rotation: Apply FIFO procedures to reduce waste and maintain quality. Routine case inspections: Inspect cases, coolers, and freezers for compliance. Receiving and inspection: Verify accuracy of received shipments. Inventory audit support: Assist in audits to minimize shrink and maintain records. Stocking strategy optimization: Understand product movement, trends, and member habits to optimize stocking. Product quality assurance: Monitor freshness and conduct quality checks. Perform other duties as assigned: Provide additional support across departments. Maintain regular, predictable attendance: Demonstrate consistent presence to support operations. Qualifications 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 for efficiency. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills. Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Email). Minimum age of 18 years. Must maintain all required training and certifications. Job Conditions Frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces; regular lifting up to 30 pounds, occasionally heavier with assistance; exposure to temperature variations in refrigerated storage and display areas; potential exposure to cleaning agents and produce-related allergens. Pay range: $19.50 – $24.38 per hour (subject to location, education, experience, and qualifications). AI Tools Disclosure We recognize the growing role of AI tools and value familiarity with them. Application materials should reflect your authentic skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses. #J-18808-Ljbffr BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.