Produce Lead

Overview

Hannaford Supermarkets started as a fresh produce vendor in 1883 and continues to value local foods and farmers. This role is located at the Store 08353 Produce/Perishable (5152190) in Essex Junction, VT.

• Lead department operations in the absence of the department manager and the assistant department manager, following established standard practices.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• Use retail store systems, such as Management Planning, Scheduling, CAO and RF Unit.
• Treat all co‑workers with fairness, dignity and respect.
• Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines.
• Develop produce product knowledge.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Maintain a neat, well‑groomed personal appearance at all times in accordance with the company personal appearance policy.
• Maintain solid communication within the department and across the organization.
• Support company safety standards; report needed equipment repairs or maintenance; keep the work area free from debris and hazards.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• 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 the technical requirements of the job.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.

• Use computers and other communication systems required to perform the job functions.
• Lift up to 50 lb at least 80% of the time and up to 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 to prepare and clean produce.
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials and food products.
• Tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.

• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all produce associates as/when assigned by management.
• Use good judgment in the delegation, assignment and follow‑up required for efficient performance in the department.
• Greet and assist customers with locating and selecting products.
• Perform assigned 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 and put in appropriate storage area.
• Perform all assigned cleaning functions in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to highest product quality standards to support our department strategy.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary range is between $17.60 - $26.20 per hour.

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.