Retail Sales Associate PT at US Foods

Tempe, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, Food ServiceIndustries

Requirements

Open availability, including early days, weekends, and 3-4 days per week (freight handling a plus)
Passionate about customer service and able to model US FOODS® Cultural Beliefs: Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up, and You Matter
Ability to perform variety of roles: Cashier, Stocker, Customer Courtesy
Skilled in using POS systems, hand-held scan guns, 10 keypads, countertop scales
Ability to use reach trucks and pallet jacks for product movement and stocking
Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and proprietary software
Capable of physical tasks including replenishing freight, rotating products (FIFO), labeling merchandise, and assisting with inventory

Responsibilities

Ensure superior customer service by developing relationships, assisting customers, and promoting store services
Perform front-end duties: sales and cash functions (scanning, weighing, looking up products), cart-to-cart transfers, receipt checking, store opening/closing
Report barcode discrepancies, low stock levels, and product issues to leads or management
Work on sales floor in departments (Meat/Frozen, Produce/Dairy, Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply): assist customers, increase sales, manage shrinkage
Receive inventory shipments, stock shelves neatly, rotate products (FIFO), perform product quality audits, down-stock freight
Label merchandise accurately (blaster tagging, catch weight labels, PLU tags)
Ensure products are accessible, visually appealing, and available; assist with price changes
Participate in special events like Vendor Fairs, sales floor resets, inventory processes
Assist with store opening/closing duties as directed

Skills

Customer Service

Cashier

Stocker

Freight Handling

Product Rotation

Inventory Management

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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