Part - Time Merchandise Colleague - SYSCO : Job Details

Purpose:To efficiently manage the stocking, organization, and presentation of products on the sales floor, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for customers while maintaining product availability and store appearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening Procedures:

  • Arrive on time for shift and participate in pre-shift meetings.

  • Review daily tasks and priorities with the supervisor.

  • Ensure assigned areas are clean and ready for customers.

  • Replace damaged or missing shelf labels.

  • Confirm signage is accurate and up-to-date.

• Stocking:

  • Replenish merchandise from the backroom to the sales floor.

  • Follow planograms to place products correctly.

  • Use FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method to rotate stock.

  • Report low inventory levels to the supervisor.

• Zoning:

  • Keep merchandise neat and organized in designated areas.

  • Face products for a uniform appearance.

  • Remove damaged or misplaced items.

  • Ensure all price tags and labels are visible and correctly positioned.

• Sign Maintenance:

  • Check for and replace outdated, damaged, or missing signs.

  • Ensure all promotional materials are current and displayed correctly.

  • Remove expired promotional signage.

• Area Maintenance:

  • Keep assigned areas clean and free of debris.

  • Report any safety or maintenance issues.

  • Assist in cleaning common areas, including aisles, PODs, and endcaps.

• Closing Procedures:

  • Conduct final zone checks 30 minutes before closing.

  • Ensure all merchandise is organized and secured.

  • Remove misplaced items and return them to their proper locations.

  • Assist in cleaning and straightening assigned areas.

• Customer Service:

  • Greet customers in your area and assist with product locations.

  • Answer basic customer inquiries and direct them to the appropriate staff for complex issues.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay updated on product knowledge, promotions, and membership benefits.

  • Actively seek feedback for personal improvement.

  • Participate in additional training as required.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with regular inventory counts.

• Support store merchandising, including setting up displays and promotional areas.

• Participate in curbside pickup and store marketing initiatives.

• Help train new team members.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors to ensure smooth store operations.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team.

Definitions:

• Stocking: Replenishing merchandise from backroom to the sales floor.

• Zoning: Organizing and straightening merchandise to create a neat, welcoming shopping environment.

• Planogram: Visual layout guide for product placement in stores.

• FIFO: First-In, First-Out method for rotating stock.

• Facing: Aligning products to the front edge of shelves for a uniform look.

• Go-backs: Items returned to their designated location on the sales floo