Assistant Produce Manager

Assistant Produce Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market

Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does working in the most popular department sound like a challenge you want to take on? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast‑paced and friendly environment?

If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Produce Manager!

• Assist the Produce Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Produce team.
• Effectively coordinate merchandising and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Maintain freshness standards throughout the department by following proper receiving, processing, packaging, pricing, signage, displaying, and rotation of a complete variety of items.
• Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Produce team.
• Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain produce equipment.
• Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Produce team members are also aware of and following these procedures.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• Be at least 18 years of age and have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Be dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Show an outgoing and friendly behavior, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize the work area, including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, and freezer.
• Adhere to all safety, health, weights, and measures regulations, including COOL, and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
• Be able to stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the entire work day; lift, stack, and maneuver heavy objects up to 50 lbs. from 4” to 72” for up to 3 feet for 10–50 hours without mechanical assistance.
• Use a pallet jack to move pallets up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 lbs. for up to 5 hours.

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Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan that supports you and your immediate families’ health.
• Vacation accrual plan.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food, and fun.

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
• Paid holidays.

Sprouts Farmers Market offers Daily Pay – if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. With Daily Pay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

Sprouts is a fast‑paced, rapidly growing retailer that offers high‑quality, farm‑fresh produce, natural meats, and plenty of bulk goods. Our mission is to empower customers to make healthy choices. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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