Produce Lead Full Time
BJs Wholesale Club - Allentown, PA
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A World-Class Team BJu2019s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. Weu2019re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Why Youu2019ll Love Working at BJu2019s At BJu2019s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. Thatu2019s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future u2013 both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. Hereu2019s just some of what you can look forward to: + Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms. + Free BJu2019s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household. + Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave. + Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle. + 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older). + Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJu2019s common stock at a 15% discount. Eligibility requirements vary by position. Job Summary The Produce Lead is responsible for overseeing produce operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, maintaining product quality and freshness, and optimizing inventory management. This role focuses on operational excellence, ensuring compliance with food safety, merchandising, and replenishment standards while supporting business performance. The Produce Lead does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but plays a critical role in ensuring smooth department operations. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Ceru019fficau019fon is required and must be maintained in good standing. BJu2019s covers any applicable cost associated and training. Team Member Engagement uf0b7 Live our values: Demonstrate inclusive behavior, make ethical choices, and approach your work with a positive and solution-oriented mindset. uf0b7 Create a safe and collaborative environment: Foster open communication and trust. uf0b7 Celebrate team members: Acknowledge othersu2019 contributions, support team success, and help create a positive, encouraging work environment. Member Experience uf0b7 Guarantee service excellence:Ensure daily execution of GOLD Member Standards are met and are consistently reinforcing key service behaviors: Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA); Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean; and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank (LAST) across all areas of the club. uf0b7 Create a positive experience: Engage with Members in a friendly and helpful manner to contribute to a premium shopping experience. uf0b7 Respond to Member needs: Address Member questions or concerns promptly and escalate unresolved issues to a supervisor when necessary. Consistently Run Great Clubs with Great Standards uf0b7 Maintain Club Standards: Consistently Delivering GOLD Standards in your club. uf0b7 Contribute to club goals: Perform daily responsibilities with accuracy and consistency to support improvement in key performance areas and help the club meet or exceed targets. Achieve Financial Performance uf0b7 Cost Discipline: Use supplies responsibly and follow scheduling expectations to help the club stay within labor and supply goals. uf0b7 Support Performance and Profitability: Complete tasks efficiently and accurately and follow best practices to help drive strong club results. uf0b7 Understand the Business: Learn how your role impacts key club metrics and contribute to overall department performance through consistent execution. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities uf0b7 Lead Produce Department Operations: Maintain produce freshness by executing regular culling and rotation, ensuring all products meet company quality standards. uf0b7 Manage Inventory Proactively: Ensure proper product availability by monitoring inventory levels and executing timely replenishment to maintain in-stock conditions. uf0b7 Demonstrates Full Proficiency: Execute operational functions of the department, including the ability to inspect, rotate, cull, and merchandise fresh produce to company standards. uf0b7 Accurate Item Labeling: Ensure all items are accurately priced, labeled, and in compliance with company policies. uf0b7 Analyze Producu019fon and Sales: Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to idenu019ffy opportuniu019fes for process improvements and cost reducu019fon. uf0b7 Sanitau019fon and Safety Compliance: Maintain compliance with all sanitau019fon, safety, and food handling regulau019fons, including ServSafe guidelines, while ensuring the cleanliness and proper maintenance of meat equipment such as slicers, ovens, and refrigerau019fon units. uf0b7 Seasonal Promotional Execution: Assist in the execution of promotional plans and merchandising directives. uf0b7 Report Operational Concerns: Escalate operational concerns and equipment maintenance needs to management as necessary. uf0b7 Execute proper product rotation: Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation procedures to reduce waste and maintain optimal product quality. uf0b7 Routine Case Inspections: Conduct daily inspections of produce cases, coolers, and freezers to ensure optimal conditions and compliance with food safety standards. uf0b7 Receiving and Inspection: Assist with receiving and inspecting meat shipments to verify accuracy. Sanitau019fon and Safety Compliance: Maintain and operate produce department equipment, ensuring regular cleaning and maintenance to extend the longevity of tools and machinery. uf0b7 Inventory Audit Support: Support inventory audits and reconciliation efforts to minimize shrink and maintain accurate records. uf0b7 Stocking Strategy Optimization: Develop and maintain a strong understanding of product movement, seasonal trends, and Member purchasing habits to optimize stocking strategies. uf0b7 Product Quality Assurance: Monitor product freshness and conduct quality checks to uphold company standards. uf0b7 Perform other duu019fes as assigned: Provide addiu019fonal support across departments as needed. uf0b7 Maintain regular, predictable, full au01a9endance: Demonstrate consistent presence to support operau019fons, provide leadership coverage, and ensure smooth club execuu019fon. Qualifications uf0b7 2+ years of experience in produce operations, grocery retail, or food handling. uf0b7 Strong knowledge of produce handling, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. uf0b7 Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements to optimize efficiency. uf0b7 Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills. uf0b7 Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Email). uf0b7 Must be at least 18 years of age. uf0b7 Must Maintain all training and required certifications. Job Conditions + Frequent standing and movement on hard surfaces. + Regular lifting of up to 30 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance. + Exposure to temperature variations in refrigerated storage and display areas. + Potential exposure to cleaning agents and produce-related allergens. In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJu2019s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $18.50.
Created: 2026-01-12