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!

As the Assistant Produce Manager, you help 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.
• Handle ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Produce team.
• 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.
• Lead a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience for customers.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Produce team.
• Unload and sort store deliveries, operate, and maintain produce equipment.
• Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Produce team members are following these procedures.

To be an Assistant Produce Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market you must:

• Be at least 18 years old and have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Be dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Show an outgoing and friendly demeanor, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers.
• Have good communication skills, take direction, and participate in a team environment.
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work areas (tables, floors, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
• Adhere to all safety, health, and weights and measures regulations, including COOL, and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
• Be physically capable of standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the day and lifting, stacking, and maneuvering heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4” to 72”, for a distance up to 3 feet for between 10–50 hours without mechanical assistance.
• 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.

The pay range for this position is $19.55 – $29.25 per hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that supports 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 with prizes, food, and fun.

• 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

Sprouts Farmers Market offers Daily Pay – if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money…