Merchandise Planner - Produce develops strategies and techniques to increase sales of produce. Analyzes department profits and profit margins of individual items. Being a Merchandise Planner - Produce controls ordering, inventory, and quality of produce. Responsible for increasing business with new and existing customers. Additionally, Merchandise Planner - Produce may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner - Produce typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
NATURAL HARVEST FOOD CO-OP
PRODUCE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose: To grow sales for our store and grow meaningful connections in our community. Specifically, to ring up customer purchases and otherwise assist customers at the front end. To stock product and contribute to the clean, full, attractive appearance of our store to help ensure all customers have a delightful shopping experience.
Status: Reports to Produce Manager
Pay Level I – Hourly/Non-Exempt
Part-Time 12-29 hours per week
Full-Time 30-40 hours per week
NATURAL HARVEST CUSTOMER SERVICE & INTERNAL SERVICE BASICS FOR ALL STAFF:
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
I. MERCHANDISING
A. Replenish and rotate displays, culling several times daily, following stocking priorities set by Produce Manager.
B. Trim, wash, bundle produce following priorities set by Produce Manager.
C. Prepare value-added products as outlined by produce manager.
D. Prepare produce samples as outlined by the produce manager
II. DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
A. Adhere to quality standards, disposing of damaged or spoiled goods promptly.
B. Remove trash, clean cases and keep prep and storage areas in clean orderly condition.
C. Use equipment safely. Notify MOD regarding immediate equipment breakdowns if produce manager not available. Inform Produce Manager of equipment repair and replacement needs.
D. Be familiar with backstock storage systems and procedures, and with products in backstock.
E. Assist in maintaining receiving, storage and display areas in clean, orderly and efficient conditions.
F. Break down boxes for recycling regularly. Take out recycling and trash as needed.
G. Be alert to condition of customer areas. Sweep, mop and clean up spills and messes as needed.
H. Participate in regular and thorough cleaning of all work and display areas.
III. RECEIVING
A. Follow procedures for receiving product, with attention to quality standards.
IV. OTHER
B. Perform other tasks assigned by Produce Manager, Assistant Produce Manager or MOD.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in retail produce or willingness to learn about produce and organic growing practices
- Willingness to work in cold, wet conditions.
- Experience serving the public.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality.
- Familiarity with natural foods.
- Organized, accurate, efficient, pays attention to detail.
- Ability to work at least one weekend shift per week
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout shift.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to twist, bend, squat, lift arms above your shoulders, push and pull heavy loads on carts.
- Predictable and regular attendance
- Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.25 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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