Part-time Retail Associate - Laguna Niguel

Store Location

30252 Crown Valley Parkway — Laguna Niguel, California, 92677, United States

With a history spanning more than 150 years, Smart & Final offers customers fresh produce, quality meats and groceries as well as more than 3,000 club‑sized items to fit every budget and need. We are a faster grocery warehouse store – without the membership fee. As part of the Chedraui USA group, our mission is to provide customers with an exceptional shopping experience with the freshest selection available across all our retail banners and to put people at the heart of what we do.

• 401(k) Retirement Benefit
• Continuing Education Benefits
• And Much More!

Candidates should possess the ability to:

• Read and write English, interact with the general public and co‑workers.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, product labels, pricing codes, shelf tags, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small‑group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Basic PC/Outlook skills (extra‑awesome).
• Retail Management Certificate (extra‑awesome).

The Part‑time Retail Associate performs management‑assigned duties, which may include but are not limited to stocking and maintaining a store section, carry‑out services, and store cleaning. Starting Rate: $16.90 per hour.

• Maintain a store section as assigned and stock merchandise using proper equipment (excluding power/heavy equipment).
• Ensure proper pricing on merchandise, check product date codes to validate proper rotation, and stock shelves, end displays, floor stacks, and refrigerated/frozen cases.
• Prepare perishable products for sale as needed.
• Set up advertising/promotional displays.
• Clean and maintain sanitation standards in all interior and exterior areas of the store and parking lot as directed by store management.
• Offer friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous assistance to customers by providing them with current store and product information.
• When requested, load customer purchases by assisting customers to their vehicles.
• Perform basic bookkeeping duties, including recording lost/damaged goods and store supplies using appropriate tools.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and respects diversity and equity.

We are committed to building inclusive teams, cultivating leaders, and creating a company that is the right fit for every person. Diversity encourages our uniqueness, strengthens innovation, and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.