Full-Time Produce Team Lead

Description

Kimberton Whole Foods in Collegeville is seeking a motivated, career-minded Produce Team Lead! If you’re enthusiastic about customer service, team building, and creating a welcoming experience, this is your chance to grow with a company rooted in integrity and committed to supporting our local community.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.

Availability: Availability to work opening, closing and midday shifts. Shifts are within a 6am-8:30pm timeframe.

Hourly Pay: $22-$25, depending on experience. 

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older. 

Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods: 

Extensive Medical Coverage, Vision Plan, Dental Plan, 25% off Store-Wide Discount, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability, Employer Paid Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account - Healthcare & Dependent Care, 401K with matching 3% after one year and at least 1000 hours worked, Paid Time Off 

The Produce Team Lead’s Primary Responsibility: 

•  Follows KWF Produce merchandising SOP to maintain abundant, dynamic & fresh displays throughout the entire department.
• Follows the current KWF ordering SOP to maintain a top-quality selection of the organic and seasonal produce.
• Understands KWF inventory management practices.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date product signage throughout the entire department.
• Works with Store Manager & Category Manager closely maintain all elements of department sales performance.
• Manages and controls labor costs for the team. 
• Schedules daily coverage for the Produce shifts. 
• Participates in Manager on duty assignments as needed. 
• Performs other duties assigned. 

Team & Leadership: 

• Participate in the hiring, evaluation, training, coaching and development of staff members in collaboration with the SM. 
• Support store experience by upholding KWF Guidelines for staff appearance, energy, quality and cleanliness.
• Participates in scheduled management and departmental meetings to ensure core operational functions are followed. 
• Servant leader; fostering team development and cohesion through service to each other.

Requirements

Physical Capabilities: 

• Full sense range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) – the ability to read product labels, distinguish color & smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with the customers and co-workers. 
• Lifting, gripping and carrying objects – up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products. 
• Stooping, squatting, & kneeling – stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts. 
• Walking – short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- prolonged standing. 
• Work environment – movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking & standing) rather that sedentary (sitting). 
• Climate – ability to work in cold environments (cooler, Freezer, back stock area) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis