Retail Sales Associate PT at US Foods

Santa Rosa, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, Food ServiceIndustries

Requirements

Open availability including weekends
Passionate about customer service and ability to model this behavior
Ability to perform sales and cash functions efficiently using POS systems, handheld scan guns, 10-keypad, and scales
Ability to use reach trucks and pallet jacks for product movement and stocking
Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and proprietary software
Knowledge of FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory rotation

Responsibilities

Maintain superior customer service and promote US Foods Cultural Beliefs (Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up, You Matter)
Fill roles including Cashier, Stocker, and Customer Courtesy, working in departments like Front End, Meat/Frozen, Produce/Dairy, Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply as needed
Perform front end duties: develop customer relationships, handle checkout (scanning, weighing, lookups), cart-to-cart transfers with tampering checks, receipt checking, store opening/closing
On sales floor: assist customers in finding products, receive and stock inventory, rotate products (FIFO), perform quality audits, label merchandise (blaster tagging, catch weight, PLU tags), down stock from top stock, report low stock, ensure accessibility and appeal, assist with price changes, participate in inventory/cycle counts
Assist during special events like Vendor Fairs, sales floor resets, and inventory processes
Ensure facility maintenance and safety by following policies and notifying management of issues

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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