We have a great group of employees and customers at New Pioneer. We're hoping to find a team member who can communicate well, bring positivity to the team, and deliver outstanding service to our shoppers. The pace is quick, the food is delicious, and the staff discount is generous!

What You'll Do

• Support inventory and merchandising goals
• Meet objectives for sales, labor costs, and service
• Ensure that the department contributes to the financial best interest of the store
• Develop and support procedures for ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking for the department
• Hire, train, develop, and schedule Produce Department personnel; develop, maintain, and be responsible for team performance standards
• Uplift, encourage, mentor, and lead a dynamic team of individuals 
• Ensure adherence to New Pioneers’ customer service standards
• Maintain a clear line of communication between all departments
• Work closely with the Produce Coordinator, Store Team Lead, and Receiver on inventory standards, programs, sale cycles, and department resets
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the Store Team Lead and Assistant Store Team Lead

What We're Looking For

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communications skills
• Inventory management skills
• Computer literacy, experience with MS 365
• Point-of-Sale experience
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement systems to provide for efficient and productive operations
• Commitment to work positively with others in a collaborative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential
• Experience in supervising/managing/ leading, hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating staff
• Knowledge of organic, natural, and commercial produce practices, organic certification and sustainability standards. 
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
• Integrity, honesty, respect, inclusivity, flexibility, and dependability

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing
• Bending, reaching, walking
• Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility in the space provided
• Must be able to carry food products weighing 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet regularly
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Exposure to heat, cold, and odors
• Working in a retail grocery store and office environment
  

This position requires a committed schedule which may include opening, mid-shift, and closing, and requires weekend, and holiday shifts on a regular basis.