Retail Sales Associate PT

US Foods•Seattle, WA

3d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The CHEF’STORE Sales Associate helps maintain an atmosphere of superior customer service and promote US Foods’ “Great Food, Made Easy” strategy and cultural beliefs. The associate works in a variety of roles, including cashier, stocker, and customer courtesy, and may be assigned to any department based on customer or business needs. Duties may include assisting customers and processing purchases, working on the sales floor, receiving and replenishing merchandise, and supporting store events, sales-floor resets, and inventory processes. The position is based in a public-facing retail store. Work may involve exposure to outside weather, varying store temperatures from -10 to 85 degrees, and use of ladders or elevated surfaces. Work in freezers and coolers is required. The schedule needs flexibility Monday through Sunday, between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., based on business needs; holidays and weekends may be required. The role may also receive overtime compensation. The starting rate is $21.30 per hour, with an expected base-rate range of $17.13 to $27 per hour, depending on relevant factors.

Requirements

At least 6–12 months of retail cashier and/or stocking experience.
High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Sunday between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., based on business needs.
Ability to work in freezers and coolers.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing continuously, walking frequently, and frequently lifting and carrying loads up to 50 pounds; heavier loads may be required occasionally.
Ability to interact with customers and work in a retail store environment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of retail selling and/or customer service experience.
Freight-handling experience.
Desire and ability to deliver exceptional customer service and assist coworkers as needed.
Ability to provide fast, easy, efficient, and professional service.
Good common sense, logical thinking, and basic mathematical aptitude.
Motivation, self-direction, multitasking and prioritization skills, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Willingness to work a flexible hourly schedule, including holidays and weekends.
Basic computer skills, cash-handling experience, and proficiency with general office equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide customers with an exceptional store experience and develop relationships with store customers.
Process sales and cash transactions accurately using the POS, including scanning, weighing, and looking up products as needed; report barcode discrepancies to store management.
Transfer products from cart to cart at checkout and visually inspect products for tampering.
Check receipts by verifying cart contents against purchases as customers leave.
Perform assigned front-end opening and closing duties.
Help customers find products and learn about store services while supporting sales and managing shrinkage.
Assist with receiving inventory shipments; stock and maintain shelves neatly; rotate products and audit product quality; report low stock levels.
Label merchandise as required, including blaster tags, catch-weight labels, and produce PLU tags.
Replenish the sales floor by down-stocking freight, following FIFO, and ensuring older products are stocked first; 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, inventory, and cycle counts.
Help maintain a safe facility by following safety practices and reporting or correcting safety 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 and return them to the designated area, ensuring they are clean and operable.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by Store Management.