Retail Sales Associate FT at US Foods

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

US Foods Logo
$27,092 – $43,680Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Food ServiceIndustries

Requirements

  • Must have open availability including weekends
  • Passionate about customer service and able to model this behavior
  • Able to perform physical tasks including using reach trucks, pallet jacks, handheld scan guns, and countertop scales
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, proprietary software, POS systems)
  • Ability to work in various departments based on business needs (Front End, Sales Floor/Stocking, Customer Courtesy)

Responsibilities

  • Perform sales and cash functions at POS efficiently and accurately, including scanning, weighing, and looking up products; report discrepancies
  • Conduct cart-to-cart transfers at checkout with visual inspection for tampering
  • Act as receipt checker, verifying cart contents vs. purchases as customers exit
  • Perform store opening and closing functions at the front end
  • Assist customers on the sales floor to find products and promote store services; focus on increasing sales and managing shrinkage
  • Receive inventory shipments, stock shelves neatly with FIFO rotation, perform product quality audits, and report low stock
  • Label merchandise properly (e.g., blaster tagging, catch weight labels, PLU tags)
  • Replenish sales floor daily from top stock using reach trucks and pallet jacks; cull out products as necessary
  • Assist with price changes, inventory/cycle counts, special events (e.g., Vendor Fairs, resets)
  • Maintain facility safety and cleanliness; notify management of issues
  • Ensure products are accessible, visually appealing, and available

Skills

Customer Service
Cashier
POS
Stocking
Merchandising
Inventory
Sales

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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