Retail - Seasonal Food and Beverage Stocker

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The individuals who perform this job are responsible for pulling and stocking dry, freezer, and refrigerated goods daily. They ensure the expedition and stocking of deli transfers and invoices in a timely fashion and provide extraordinary shopping experiences for our guests. As a Seasonal Gift Basket Creator, you’ll be responsible for designing, assembling, packaging custom gift baskets and gift wrapping for holidays and special occasions. This role blends creativity, customer service, and retail operations to deliver high-quality, visually appealing gift products.

Requirements

Ability to pull and stock dry, freezer, and refrigerated goods daily.
Ability to ensure timely expedition and stocking of deli transfers and invoices.
Ability to provide extraordinary shopping experiences for guests.
Ability to maintain uniform standards.
Ability to clean and dust shelves, cases, freezers, products, and displays.
Ability to maintain a neat and orderly sales floor and back stock.
Ability to stock shelves and cases.
Ability to front merchandise and rotate stock for freshness.
Ability to review for out-of-date items, move close-dated products, and pull out-of-date products.
Ability to maintain contact with merchandisers.
Ability to check price changes and key tags daily.
Ability to update signage for sales.
Ability to set up displays and arrange merchandise to promote sales.
Ability to update end caps and displays.
Ability to prepare promotional events.
Ability to work with other departments on cross-merchandising and displays.
Ability to check DCI products and order product in a timely manner.
Ability to check transfer status daily and prepare transfers.
Ability to keep track of basket making items.
Ability to demonstrate superior product knowledge.
Ability to seek to continually improve related skills and knowledge.
Ability to greet guests and engage in conversation with a smile and a helpful demeanor.
Ability to recommend merchandise based on guests' needs or desires.
Ability to answer guests' questions concerning price and use of merchandise.
Ability to create client relationships with regular guests.
Ability to special order products for guests.
Ability to follow up with guests.
Ability to carry product to register counters and carry out products for guests.
Ability to run a cash register as business dictates.
Ability to receive product as business dictates.
Ability to work with the receiver to oversee product coming in.
Ability to provide feedback to management regarding product movement, stock levels, out-of-stocks, and department needs.
Ability to prepare sales floor and storage areas for inventory and assist in the inventory process.
Ability to properly use and maintain computers and RF scanner equipment.
Ability to avoid conversations with coworkers when guests are present.
Ability to limit the use of personal cell phones to work-related activities only while on the sales floor.
Ability to carry out directives of management efficiently.
Ability to fulfill responsibilities with care and attention to detail.
Ability to practice teamwork and cooperation with others.
Possess time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks.
Ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in accordance with all safety regulations.
Constantly stand, lift, carry, walk, and bend.
Reach products routinely weighing 50 pounds or more.
Use arms, hands, and fingers to feel, handle, reach, and lift.
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds or more occasionally using proper lifting techniques and tools.
Push and/or pull 50-100 pounds or more regularly.
Communicate with and understand team members and guests.
See product and signage.
Ability to clean bathrooms.
Attendance and timeliness are required.
Must be over the age of 21.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos.
Ability to communicate with and understand coworkers and guests.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in both whole numbers and in fractions and decimals.
Ability to calculate discounts and percentages.
Responsibility, reliability, and commitment to providing extraordinary service.
Patience, friendliness, and an outgoing personality.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit (in some cases).
Maintain a valid Food Handlers Permit (in some cases).
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds or more occasionally using proper lifting techniques and tools.
Push and/or pull 50 to 100 pounds or more regularly.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Physical attendance based on a schedule made by management.
Design, assemble, and package custom gift baskets.
Consult with customers to understand preferences and customize baskets.
Track and organize basket components, packaging materials, and decorative items.
Wrap baskets attractively with bows, ribbons, and tags.
Ensure all baskets meet company standards for product quality and visual appeal.
Assist in stocking shelves, answering customer questions, and processing transactions.
Creativity and a strong eye for design.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Nice To Haves

Retail sales and stocking experience.
Strong product knowledge.
Bilingual skills.
Previous retail or gift basket experience.

Responsibilities

Pulling and stocking dry, freezer, and refrigerated goods daily.
Ensuring the expedition and stocking of deli transfers and invoices in a timely fashion.
Providing extraordinary shopping experiences for our guests.
Maintaining uniform standards.
Cleaning and dusting shelves, cases, freezers, products, and displays.
Maintaining a neat and orderly sales floor and back stock.
Stocking shelves and cases.
Fronting merchandise and rotating stock for freshness.
Reviewing for out-of-date items, moving close-dated products to sell faster, and pulling out-of-date products.
Maintaining contact with merchandisers regarding spoilage reports and sales on close-dated items.
Checking price changes and key tags daily, maintaining updated and readable price and key tags on all products.
Being aware of upcoming sales and ensuring proper signage is updated.
Setting up displays and arranging merchandise to promote sales.
Updating end caps and displays to be full and shopper accessible.
Preparing promotional events as necessary.
Working with other departments on cross-merchandising and displays.
Ordering product in a timely manner, including POs and transfers.
Checking transfer status daily, preparing transfers before deadlines, and putting stock out from the transfer truck in a timely manner.
Keeping track of basket making items, bows, stuffing, and baskets.
Demonstrating superior product knowledge.
Seeking to continually improve related skills and knowledge.
Greeting guests and engaging in conversation with a smile and a helpful demeanor.
Recommending merchandise based on guests' needs or desires, with a focus on in-house brands.
Answering guests' questions concerning price and use of merchandise.
Creating client relationships with regular guests.
Special ordering products for guests when necessary.
Following up with guests.
Carrying product to register counters and carrying out products for guests.
Running a cash register as business dictates.
Receiving product as business dictates.
Working with the receiver to oversee product coming in and to become aware of any issues.
Providing feedback to management regarding product movement, stock levels, out-of-stocks, and department needs.
Preparing sales floor and storage areas for inventory and assisting in the inventory process.
Properly using and maintaining computers and RF scanner equipment.
Avoiding conversations with coworkers when guests are present.
Limiting the use of personal cell phones to work-related activities only while on the sales floor.
Carrying out directives of management efficiently.
Fulfilling responsibilities with care and attention to detail.
Practicing teamwork and cooperation with others.
Managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks.
Managing stress in a fast-paced environment.
Working in accordance with all safety regulations.
Constantly standing, lifting, carrying, walking, and bending.
Reaching products routinely weighing 50 pounds or more.
Using arms, hands, and fingers to feel, handle, reach, and lift.
Lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds or more occasionally using proper lifting techniques and tools.
Pushing and/or pulling 50-100 pounds or more regularly.
Communicating with and understanding team members and guests.
Seeing product and signage.
Cleaning bathrooms.
Designing, assembling, and packaging custom gift baskets.
Gift wrapping for holidays and special occasions.
Consulting with customers to understand preferences and customize baskets.
Tracking and organizing basket components, packaging materials, and decorative items.
Wrapping baskets attractively with bows, ribbons, and tags.
Ensuring all baskets meet company standards for product quality and visual appeal.
Assisting in stocking shelves, answering customer questions, and processing transactions.