Fresh Merchandiser

Gordon Food Service; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Profit sharing

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Advancement programs

Job summary

Gordon Food Service Store LLC in Canton, OH is hiring a Full Time Fresh Merchandiser to manage weekly ordering of fresh products and maintain quality and presentation in the produce, meat, and cooler sections.

You will greet customers, respond to inquiries, and fulfill special requests while ensuring accuracy in receiving and merchandising products and supporting planogram compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently enrolled in a high school program or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine amount and place weekly orders for fresh products, focusing on sales, in-stock levels, and margins.
• Provide superior customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and assisting with requests.
• Receive, inspect, and merchandize products with proper rotation and quality.
• Execute end caps and planograms and maintain backstock organization.
• Operate power equipment safely, including slicing equipment and forklifts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

Positive attitude

Able to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Tow motors

Slicing equipment

Job description

Gordon Food Service Store LLC

Location: 4324 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH, 44718-2644

Now Hiring!

Weekly Pay!

• Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM; Sunday 9AM-6PM
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
• Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available!

Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered:

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support
• Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases
• Beneplace Discount Program

Eligible Employees Can Also Take Advantage Of

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Flex time
• Company Note Savings Program
• 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Free Health Management Resources and Programs

Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

As a Full Time Fresh Merchandiser, you are vital in our Stores:

• Determining amount and placing orders of fresh product from our vendors on a weekly basis, focusing on desired sales, in-stock, and margin shrink metricsaintaining freshness levels, dynamic presentation of product, and upholding safety/health standards in the cooler, fresh meat, and produce areas
• Providing superior customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, suggestive selling, and assisting with special requests and express orders
• Receiving, inspecting, and merchandising products accurately while ensuring proper rotation and quality
• Executing on end cap and planograms alongside maintaining store backstock organization
• Assisting with merchandising through sequencing, count verification, inventory adjustments, price verification, and sign maintenance
• Safely operating power equipment, such as slicing equipment, tow motors, and forklifts
• Adhering to the cornerstone values, philosophy, and applicable practices of Gordon Food Service

Does this sound like you?

• At least 18 years of age
• Currently enrolled in a high school program OR have your high school diploma or GED
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• 1 year retail customer service experience with fresh products preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to provide superior customer service
• Able to multitask
• Work on your own or within a team
• Basic math and computer skills

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace.