Food Stocker Costa Mesa

Jimmy Jazz; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Paid Sick Leave

Life & Disability Insurance

401 K after one year

Job summary

Marukai Markets dba TOKYO CENTRAL is hiring a Store Support Associate for the Food Department in Costa Mesa. The job involves stocking, merchandising, and assisting customers. Requires ability to lift up to 20 pounds and operate basic store equipment. Evening shifts, weekends, and holidays are required.

Base pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour with benefits including employee discounts, paid sick leave, supplemental life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan after one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in a similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and stocks Food display areas per store layouts and standards.
• Maintains condition of the Food Department and ensures proper rotation and merchandising.
• Provides premier customer service and supports promotions.
• Backs up Food Department and other departments during peak times.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Dollies

Ladders

Scissor lift

Baler

Scrub machine

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• Base Pay $17.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Store Strategy Div, Food , Stocker
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

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Description

Store Support Associate (Food Department)

Marukai Markets dba TOKYO CENTRAL is one of the fastest-growing chain of retail stores and supermarkets offering the widest selection of Japanese and Hawaiian imported grocery and retail products in the nation. Customers are provided with a variety of products that you will not find in a typical grocery store environment. Fresh, seasonal, and variety of foods are our passion!

We’re immediately hiring associates for our Food Department. Experienced Retail Associates, Baggers, and Stockers are Needed!

Requirements

*This is a summary of some key duties and physical requirements and is not intended to be a complete job description.

· Employee Discounts

· Paid Sick Leave

· Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance

· 401 K (after one year)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES in Food Department (Retail Associates) (responsibilities include, but are not limited to)

• Organizes and stocks Food display areas per store’s layouts, planograms and standards
• Setting up and maintaining the condition of the Food Department
• Ensures Food is handled, stocked, rotate and merchandised
• Checks temperature for damage and unacceptable quality, follows established return procedures with immediate supervisor
• Ability to weigh, price, label, organize and rotate Food products per Marukai’ standards
• Proactively supports any promotional activity within the store and contributes to an effective working environment
• Breaking down pallets, separating Food products for sales floor, cooler and/or back room prep area
• Processing and/or wrapping Food products
• Maintains a well-organized back stock/cooler area
• Ensures that all Food products are in it’s right place, so shoppers can find what they need quickly and easily
• Maintains good communication with store management, associates and suppliers/vendors
• Serves as a back-up for the Food Department and in other departments as needed
• Stocking empty shelves and helps customer service department when the line gets very busy
• Maintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep
• Notifies immediate supervisor of out of stock products
• Notifies immediate supervisor of price discrepancies
• Must be knowledgeable of merchandise placement and location
• Must clean and sanitize work areas

Customer Service:

• Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions
• Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
• Meets or exceeds Department’s sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment
• Cross Training:
  • Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.
• Perform other tasks that would be instructed by Department Manager or Store Manager around the floor during busy times of the day

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

· Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.

· Must be able to use job related equipment such as a stepping ladder and dollies

· No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred

· Previous experience as a Retail Associate, Stocker, or Bagging Clerk is preferred

· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without aid

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service
• Able to read, write, and do simple math problems
• Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Must be able to operate pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor and scrub machine
• Possess a food handling license or the ability to acquire one

Marukai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.

Marukai is very aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and practices the highest and safest levels of precautions to keep associates safe with sanitizing practices, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and safety screening in adherence with the Health Department, CDC, State, Local, and Federal laws.

All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

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