Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCE MANAGER

As a 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.
 

Main responsibilities:

Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company’s customer service standards and policies and procedures.

• Train, schedule, and supervise produce clerks to ensure optimum staffing patterns for the produce area.

• Manage and achieve department financial budget and goals.

• 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.

Essential Job Functions** (continued)

• 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.

• Write produce department schedule utilizing accurate sales forecast.

• 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.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

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We also provide a variety of benefits including:

Competitive wages paid weekly Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

 

Our Values – Click below to view video:   ACI Values

 

Pay transparency language-

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include healthcare, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

 

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