Assistant Produce Manager

Produce Assistant Manager

Job Description

Reports To: Produce Manager

Position Type: Hourly

Location: Retail Stores

Department: Produce

Date: February 2024

About the Intermountain Division

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the

different strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued. Bring your energy and

unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us

professionally and personally. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You

will work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple

roles and making a difference in our communities.

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The

organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees

across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that

includes: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star

Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSISTANT PRODUCE MANAGER

As an Assistant Produce Manager, you have the artistic ability to present a collage of fresh, crisp, bright fruits and

vegetables while maintaining organization and employee supervision within the department. To truly be successful in the

position, you need to be thoughtful and passionate about your work and be able to lead a successful team. In this role,

the produce department is your canvas, and you will enjoy creating a colorful masterpiece for your customers to enjoy.

The possibilities are endless, and this is your opportunity to work with the fresh ingredients that nourish the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Produce Manager in directing the operation of the Produce department, including supervising and

training personnel. Maintains the quality condition of all Produce products, stocks, rotates and faces products,

discards out of code and spoiled products and maintains backroom. Cleans and maintains shelves.

• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company's customer service standards and

policies and procedures.

• Train and supervise produce clerks to ensure optimum staffing patterns for the produce area.
• Will help the Produce Manager montior and achieve department financial budget and goals.

Essential Job Functions (continued)

• Speak with customers calmly and professionally in order to address and resolve complaints regarding sales,

dissatisfaction with service or products, and other problems that may arise.

• Execute weekly marketing and merchandising plans.
• Perform daily inventory and order necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Forecast weekly sales and track daily purchases.
• Support all Corporate / Division initiatives through flawless execution.
• Assist customers in the selection and purchase of items and offer advice as needed.
• Inspect all code dated items daily to ensure all items have valid code date.
• Follow all Country of Origin produce labeling requirements.
• Examine produce for freshness; remove old stock and wet stock as needed to ensure freshness of produce on

the sales floor.

• Inform customers about produce, provide samples, and promote sales within department.
• Receive produce deliveries, build and maintain produce displays, and rotate stock as needed.
• Obtain produce, including large or bulky items, from receiving area and transport to produce department using

hand truck or pallet jack.

• Prepare product for placement on sales floor through the company crisping process by trimming, washing,

banding, and placing in cooler to be crisped.

• Maintain area and conduct business in accordance with all federal, state and local weights and

measures, sanitation, food safety and general safety regulations and Company policies, procedures and

guidelines.

• Manage price accuracy by applying new price tags, including making signs as needed.
• Clean produce display areas and back room area, including floors, sinks, tables, scales, mirrors, sprayers, wet

and dry racks.

• Transport bag rolls and twist ties to display areas and place in racks.
• Constantly inspect floors for debris and water.
• Perform temperature checks twice daily.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with

performing the essential job functions of this position:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, and ability to read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies

and procedures applicable to the position

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as within a large team
• Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Albertsons Safeway products and share that knowledge

with our customers

• Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. (Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings,

evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis)

• Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards
• Desired: Prior management experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:

Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8 hour work day.)

• Squat/Kneel: Seldom
• Bend/Stoop: Occasional
• Lift/Carry: Occasional/carry 5-50 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasional, push/pull 10-300 lbs. dollies/shopping carts *depending on amount of product on

dolly/in shopping cart lbs. will increase

• Twist/Turn: Occasional
• Grip/Grasp: Frequent
• Reach: Frequent
• Stand/Walk: Continuous

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US

Albertsons Safeway has always been a people business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our

company's philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping

experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.

We provide a variety of benefits including:

• Great pay
• Flexible schedule
• Training
• Opportunities for career development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees
• Leisure time activity discounts

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environments

with varying temperatures.

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in

addition to those listed above.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and

federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate

applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with

disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without

imposing an undue hardship.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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