Harmons Grocery
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
$19.82 - $21.32 PER HOUR
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to assist the Produce Manager with keeping the produce department running properly and profitably. This person will be responsible for knowing all aspects of the produce department, being able to fill in for any position when necessary, training new produce department associates, all while providing exceptional customer service. This person will also assist in determining production and inventory levels for the produce department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the produce department provides
Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the produce department
Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
Ensures the produce department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
Active Member of the Safety Committee which helps ensure the safety of both Customers and Associates
Is knowledgeable about all produce department products including fruits, veggies, fresh salsa and guacamole, and fresh pack items
Performs the following duties alongside the Produce Manager or in the Produce Manager’s absence:
Ordering product and creating production sheets to meet the needs of the produce department based on past and projected sales
Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
Sets a professional and positive example to others
Communicates openly and frequently with Produce Manager, Store Director, and Director of Fresh Produce
Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
Writing the produce department schedule to ensure coverage and meet labor goals
Teaches, mentors, and educates produce associates and fresh cut associates to help them be successful members of the team
Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to produce associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement
Quarterly inventory of all produce department products
MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Consistent and daily interaction with store associates
Consistent and daily interaction with customers
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
A high school diploma or GED and some college education are preferred; one year of produce department experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Familiarity with all produce products and how to prepare them
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Excellent organization and planning skills
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with and manage diverse groups of people
Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills, and techniques
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to cold, slippery, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.
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$19.82 - $21.32 PER HOUR
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to assist the Produce Manager with keeping the produce department running properly and profitably. This person will be responsible for knowing all aspects of the produce department, being able to fill in for any position when necessary, training new produce department associates, all while providing exceptional customer service. This person will also assist in determining production and inventory levels for the produce department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the produce department provides
Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the produce department
Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
Ensures the produce department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
Active Member of the Safety Committee which helps ensure the safety of both Customers and Associates
Is knowledgeable about all produce department products including fruits, veggies, fresh salsa and guacamole, and fresh pack items
Performs the following duties alongside the Produce Manager or in the Produce Manager’s absence:
Ordering product and creating production sheets to meet the needs of the produce department based on past and projected sales
Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
Sets a professional and positive example to others
Communicates openly and frequently with Produce Manager, Store Director, and Director of Fresh Produce
Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
Writing the produce department schedule to ensure coverage and meet labor goals
Teaches, mentors, and educates produce associates and fresh cut associates to help them be successful members of the team
Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to produce associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement
Quarterly inventory of all produce department products
MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Consistent and daily interaction with store associates
Consistent and daily interaction with customers
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:
A high school diploma or GED and some college education are preferred; one year of produce department experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Familiarity with all produce products and how to prepare them
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Excellent organization and planning skills
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with and manage diverse groups of people
Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills, and techniques
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to cold, slippery, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.
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