Retail Sales Associate PT at US Foods

Walla Walla, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, Food ServiceIndustries

Requirements

Passionate about customer service and modeling this behavior in all job aspects
Evening and weekend availability required
Ability to perform roles including Cashier, Stocker, and Customer Courtesy
Flexibility to work in any department (Front End, Meat/Frozen, Produce/Dairy, Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply) based on needs
Proficiency with POS systems, handheld scan guns, 10-keypad, countertop scales, and computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, proprietary software)
Ability to use reach trucks and pallet jacks for product movement and stocking
Knowledge of FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory rotation

Responsibilities

Ensure superior customer service by developing relationships, utilizing CHEF’STORE Way training, and promoting US Foods Cultural Beliefs
Perform sales and cash functions at POS: scanning merchandise, weighing products, looking up items, ensuring barcode accuracy, and reporting 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 sales floor to find products and inform about store services; focus on increasing sales and managing shrinkage
Receive inventory shipments, stock shelves neatly, rotate products (FIFO), perform quality audits, report low stock, and ensure proper labeling (blaster tagging, catch weight labels, PLU tags)
Replenish sales floor daily by down stocking freight from top stock, ensuring oldest product first
Assist with price changes, special events (Vendor Fairs, sales floor resets), inventory, and cycle counts
Maintain facility safety, follow policies, and notify management of issues
Ensure products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and constantly 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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