Fresh Produce Merchandiser

Location - MP199 1959 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY

Hiring Immediately

Pay : $18+ / hr

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

Bright Horizons Child and Elder Care

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 metrics

maintaining 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