Food Stocker Associate (2024)

Stocker Associate (Food Department)

Marukai Market 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 won’t find in a typical grocery store environment. Fresh, seasonal, and variety of foods are our passion!

We’re immediately hiring for the position of Stocker Associate.  Experienced Retail Associates and Stockers are Needed! 

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

Benefits/Perks

·         Employee Discounts

·         Paid Sick Leave

·         Health Insurance 

·         Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance

·         401 K (after one year)

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

·         Processing 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'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

·           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 Leader or Store Manager around the floor during busy times of the day