Stocker Associate

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 Stockers! 

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

Benefits/Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• May qualify for Health Insurance 
• Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance
• 401 K (after one year)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES for Stocker (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 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
• 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