Irvine Store Food (Grocery) Stocker

Jimmy Jazz; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount at Tokyo Central stores

Store gift certificates for new hires

ACA benefits: medical, dental, vision

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Marukai is seeking Stockers in Irvine, CA to organize and stock food displays, set up and maintain the Food Department, rotate and merchandize products, and support promotions. The role includes ensuring cleanliness, accurate pricing, and efficient customer assistance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 25 pounds (50 lbs preferred), and the stamina to stand 8 hours. 18+ with basic math, reading, and communication skills are required; some retail or stocker

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, ladders, and operate certain equipment.
• No experience required, but 1–2 years in a similar environment preferred.
• Must lift up to 25 pounds (50 lbs preferred).
• Must be able to stand 8 hours, and to bend, stoop and carry boxes.
• Retail associate or stocker experience preferred.
• Food handling license or ability to acquire one.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and stocks Food display areas per store layouts and standards.
• Sets up and maintains the condition of the Food Department.
• Ensures Food is rotated, weighed, labeled and merchandised.
• Supports promotional activities within the store and assists in other departments as needed.
• Maintains back stock/cooler area and keeps shelves stocked and accessible.
• Notifies supervisor of out-of-stock items or price discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Scissor lift

Baler

Scrub machine

Job description

• Location 14120 Culver Drive,Irvine, CA, 92604,United States
• Base Pay $16.90 - $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Stockers, Grocery Clerk
• Industry Grocery Retail
• Employee Type Temporary
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES for Stockers (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, rotated 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
• 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's other sections and in other departments as needed
• Stocking empty shelves and helps customer service department when the line gets long
• 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
• 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 Leader or Store Manager around the floor during busy times of the day

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their 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, or Stocker preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds without aid (up to 50lbs preferred)
• Must be able to be on their feet 8 hours a day, able to lift, stoop, bend, carry boxes frequently throughout the day

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.

Employee Benefits:

• up to 20% discount at all Tokyo Central stores
• Up to $300 Tokyo Central store gift certificates for all new hire hourly employees over the first year
• Benefits available according to ACA – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Paid Sick Leave
• and more