Retail Sales Associate

US Foods•Kalispell, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Sales Associate supports customers and store operations across the front end, sales floor, stocking, and store cleanliness. The role delivers an efficient, accurate checkout experience; builds customer relationships; helps customers find products and learn about store services; receives and stocks inventory; maintains product quality, rotation, and presentation; and assists with store opening, closing, and inventory activities. The associate follows safety practices, keeps the store and surrounding areas clean, and may perform other duties assigned by Store Management. This part-time role is scheduled for 20–30 hours weekly, including required weekends and holidays. Starting pay is $16.49, with a potentially higher rate based on experience. The position is performed in a public retail store with exposure to outside weather, varying temperatures from -10 to 85 degrees, and moderate noise. Ladder use or work on elevated surfaces may be required.

Requirements

At least 6–12 months of retail cashier and/or stocking experience.
High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability to provide fast, easy, efficient, and professional customer service.
Ability to use sound judgment, think logically, and demonstrate basic mathematical aptitude.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work a flexible hourly schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Basic computer skills, cash-handling experience, and proficiency with general office equipment.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing continuously, walking frequently, and frequent lifting and carrying of loads up to 50 pounds; lifting and carrying 51–100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a retail store open to the public, with varying temperatures, exposure to outside weather, and occasional ladder or elevated-surface use.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of retail selling and/or customer service experience.
Desire and ability to deliver exceptional customer service and adapt to assist other employees.

Responsibilities

Build and maximize relationships with store customers and help ensure an impeccable CHEF’STORE experience.
Use CHEF’STORE Way training and model the expected behaviors in the store.
Perform sales and cash functions accurately and efficiently in the POS, including scanning merchandise, weighing products, and looking up items that do not scan.
Report barcode discrepancies to the Front End Lead or Manager of Day.
Transfer products cart-to-cart at checkout and visually inspect them for tampering.
Check receipts by verifying cart contents against purchases as customers leave.
Perform front-end opening and/or closing functions as assigned.
Help customers find products and make them aware of other available store services.
Assist with receiving inventory shipments and keep shelves neat, stocked, and properly rotated; conduct product-quality audits and report low stock to management.
Label merchandise appropriately, including blaster tagging unscannable items, applying catch-weight labels, and affixing PLU tags to produce.
Replenish the sales floor by down-stocking freight, bringing down the oldest product first, following FIFO, and eaching out products as necessary.
Use reach trucks and pallet jacks to move and stock products.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and proprietary software as needed.
Keep products accessible, visually appealing, and available; assist with price changes as directed.
Assist with store opening and closing duties and participate in inventory and cycle counts as needed.
Follow safety policies, notify management of safety issues, and correct issues when possible.
Clean the sales floor, front end, restrooms, parking lot, and store entry area using cleaning equipment as needed.
Gather carts from the parking lot and cart corrals, return them to the designated area, and ensure they are clean and operable.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Store Management.