Job Description

$22.13 - $23.63 PER HOUR
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to ensure the quality, freshness, and product assortment of Harmons Produce is maintained at the Distribution Center and in the Produce departments at the stores. This person will be working with farmers and vendors to order fresh produce, managing bulk produce purchasing, placing orders, product pick-up and quality inspection, scheduling weekly freight deliveries, invoicing, and providing exceptional customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
• Ensures the quality and freshness of all produce services provided by the Distribution Center and in-store produce departments
• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the Distribution Center and in-store produce orders
• Works with vendors and farmers to order fresh produce for the Distribution Center and our stores
• Assists stores with fulfilling special orders
• Complete cooler walks and bulk inventory control
• Organize and print store’s orders based from ship date
• Determine case packs and quantity to order produce based on store orders and special orders
• Transfer information from Production Planner to buying sheet to track bulk product by shipment
• Communicate to buyer and shippers in a timely manner on quality issues to prevent the product from going out
• Drive to pick up/drop off product maintaining optimal produce temperature
• Communicate with farmers to place orders, learn new products, provide seasonal updates, changes, and feedback
• Track order confirmation and make changes when necessary
• Support established procedures to facilitate efficient product arrival
• Communicate to vendors in a timely manner on quality issues
• Help print invoices before the arrival of each shipment along with the Lead Processor
• Communicates favorable purchasing opportunities to maximize sales and gross profits and minimize cost of goods sold
• Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Sets a professional and positive example to others
• Assists as needed to ensure the success of the Produce Department as a whole

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
• Consistent and daily interaction with vendors

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.

A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of a wide variety of fresh produce, including seasonality and geography of produce supply
• Must enjoy working with and handling produce
• Have knowledge of acceptable conditions for fresh produce
• Should have a passion for customer service
• 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 diverse groups of people
• Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
• 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 30 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.