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Experienced Retail Associates, Beauty Clerks, and Stockers are Needed!\n\n*This is a summary of some key duties and physical requirements and is not intended to be a complete job description.\n\nBenefits/Perks\n\n· Employee Discounts\n\n· Paid Sick Leave\n\n· Health Insurance\n\n· Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance\n\n· 401 K (after one year)\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES in Lifestyle Department (Retail Associates) (responsibilities include, but are not limited to)\n\nOrganizes and stocks Lifestyle display areas per store’s layouts, planograms and standards\nSetting up and maintaining the condition of the Lifestyle Department\nEnsures Lifestyle products are handled, stocked, rotate and merchandised\nFollows established return procedures with immediate supervisor\nAbility to price, label, organize and rotate Lifestyle products per Marukai’s standards\nProactively supports any promotional activity within the store and contributes to an effective working environment\nBreaking down pallets, separating Lifestyle products for sales floor\nProcessing and/or wrapping Lifestyle products\nMaintains a well-organized back stock\nEnsures that all Lifestyle products are in it’s right place, so shoppers can find what they need quickly and easily\nMaintains good communication with store management, associates and suppliers/vendors\nServes as a back-up for the Lifestyle Department and in other departments as needed\nStocking empty shelves and helps customer service department when the line gets very busy\nMaintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep\nNotifies immediate supervisor of out of stock products\nNotifies immediate supervisor of price discrepancies\nMust be knowledgeable of merchandise placement and location\nMust clean and sanitize work areas\n\nCustomer Service:\n\n· Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions\n\n· Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques\n\n· Meets or exceeds Department’s sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures\n\n· Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor\n\n· Ensures a safe and clean work environment\n\n· Cross Training:\n\n· 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.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\n\n· High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred\n\n· Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.\n\n· Must be able to use job related equipment such as a stepping ladder and dollies\n\n· No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred\n\n· Previous experience as a Retail Associate, Cashier, or Beauty 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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!\n\nWe’re immediately hiring associates for our Lifestyle Department. Experienced Retail Associates, Beauty Clerks, and Stockers are Needed!\n\n*This is a summary of some key duties and physical requirements and is not intended to be a complete job description.\n\nBenefits/Perks\n\n· Employee Discounts\n\n· Paid Sick Leave\n\n· Health Insurance\n\n· Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance\n\n· 401 K (after one year)\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES in Lifestyle Department (Retail Associates) (responsibilities include, but are not limited to)\n\nOrganizes and stocks Lifestyle display areas per store’s layouts, planograms and standards\nSetting up and maintaining the condition of the Lifestyle Department\nEnsures Lifestyle products are handled, stocked, rotate and merchandised\nFollows established return procedures with immediate supervisor\nAbility to price, label, organize and rotate Lifestyle products per Marukai’s standards\nProactively supports any promotional activity within the store and contributes to an effective working environment\nBreaking down pallets, separating Lifestyle products for sales floor\nProcessing and/or wrapping Lifestyle products\nMaintains a well-organized back stock\nEnsures that all Lifestyle products are in it’s right place, so shoppers can find what they need quickly and easily\nMaintains good communication with store management, associates and suppliers/vendors\nServes as a back-up for the Lifestyle Department and in other departments as needed\nStocking empty shelves and helps customer service department when the line gets very busy\nMaintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep\nNotifies immediate supervisor of out of stock products\nNotifies immediate supervisor of price discrepancies\nMust be knowledgeable of merchandise placement and location\nMust clean and sanitize work areas\n\nCustomer Service:\n\n· Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions\n\n· Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques\n\n· Meets or 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puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo.\nLos empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo ycompletado el Formulario I-9.\n\nE-Verify Funciona Para Todos\nPara más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify.\n\nPor favor contacte a DHS. 888-897-7781 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