Position Summary:

The Assistant Produce Manager is responsible for assisting in the overall operations of the produce department under the direction and guidance of the Produce Manager. The Assistant Produce Manager's task is to help ensure that the department achieves economic goals and that the customers are afforded fresh product in a clean, friendly atmosphere.

Primary Position Duties:

• Develop maximum customer relations through a friendly and courteous behavior.

• Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.

• Provides a safe, clean and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.

• Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.

• Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department and store through training and education of self and other team members.

• Attends departmental, store and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.

• Maintain high standards in relation to stock rotation.

• Work with the Produce Manager on establishing team member work schedules within the department.

• Aid in the development and growth of all department personnel by insuring regular implementation of coaching, training, evaluation and counseling procedures.

• Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times, as it relates to the department.

• Maintain adequate supplies for department, i.e., produce bags, trays, shrink film, labels, etc.

• This job description is a summary of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned by those who are in direct authority or by the Store Director.

Position Requirements:

• Experience: Previous produce experience required

• Minimum Age:18 Years of age

• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift 30+ pounds

• Equipment: a pallet jack, forklift, wrapping machine, knives, baler, two-wheelers, etc.

• Physical Abilities: Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, twist, and bend; repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip and balance; occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel or crawl. Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting. Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders required.

• Communication: Ability to write, speak, hear and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.

Education or Skills:

High School diploma or GED; or related job experience and/or training are required.

Benefits:

-Excellent medical, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance available to full time team members

-10% discount, restrictions apply

-Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations

-Paid Time Off to those who qualify

-Paid time and a quarter on Sundays