Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Oregon
Retail Sales Associate jobs in Oregon concentrate in consumer electronics, outdoor and sporting goods, home improvement, and grocery retail, with demand at every level from entry-level floor associate to senior sales consultant. Portland, Salem, and Eugene account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like Nike, REI, and Fred Meyer that maintain significant Oregon retail footprints. Customer service experience, product knowledge, and familiarity with point-of-sale systems are the most consistently requested specialties across Oregon listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
The CHEF’STORE Sales Associate helps maintain an atmosphere of superior customer service, promoting the US Foods strategy: Great Food, Made Easy. We rely on our team to promote and exemplify the US Foods Cultural Beliefs: Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up and You Matter. As a key member of our team, you will fill a variety of roles, including Cashier, Stocker, and Customer Courtesy, and must be passionate about service and model this behavior in all aspects of job performance.During a shift, you will be assigned to any of our departments, depending on our customer and/or business needs. At the direction of store management, you may work in any or all the following areas:
- on the front end of the store, selling merchandise and assisting customers through the checking out process.
- on the sales floor working in our Meat/Frozen department, Produce/Dairy department; Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply department
- replenishing freight and rotating product in any department.
We help YOU make it!
The starting rate is $21.622/hr
Schedule: FLEX DAYS
20-40 Hours Weekly
Early Morning Start Times
Weekends Availability
Flexible Schedule Availability
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Front End:
- Ensure all customers have an impeccable CHEF’STORE experience by developing and maximizing relationships with the store’s customers. Utilize all tools and skills learned in the CHEF’STORE Way training and model the behavior in the store.
- Perform sales and cash functions in the POS in an efficient and accurate manner. This includes scanning merchandise, by utilizing a held-held scan gun or 10 keypad, weighing product on countertop scales as necessary, and looking up any product that will not scan. Ensure that each item’s barcode is accurately reflected in the system and report any discrepancies to Front End Lead or Manager of Day (MOD).
- Perform cart-to-cart transfer of all products at checkout, including a visual inspection to look for product tampering.
- Perform duties as receipt checker; verifying cart content vs. purchases, as customers leave the store.
- Perform store opening and/or closing functions at the front end based on assigned shift.
Sales Floor and Stocking:
- Ensure a continuing focus on increasing sales and managing shrinkage. Work with customers to ensure they find the products they need and are made aware of all the other services available to them in the store.
- Assist in receiving inventory shipments and maintaining and stocking shelves in a neat and orderly fashion while also ensuring proper rotation and product quality audits. Report any low stock levels to store management.
- Ensure all merchandise is properly labeled. This includes blaster tagging unscannable merchandise, applying catch weight labels to all merchandise sold by the pound, and affixing plu tags to produce items.
- Replenish sales floor daily by down stocking freight from top stock. Ensure that the oldest product is brought down first and stocked in accordance with FIFO. Each out product as necessary. Reach trucks and pallet jacks will be used in the movement of product and stocking.
- Utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and proprietary software as needed.
- Ensure all products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and constantly available.
- Assist with price changes as directed by the Pricing Lead and Store Management.
- Assist in the opening and closing duties of the store.
- Participate in the inventory and cycle count process as needed.
Customer Courtesy:
- Ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and customers by following safety policies and practices. Notify store management of any safety issues in the store, correct if possible.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the sales floor, front end, and restrooms. Utilize cleaning equipment to assist in these duties.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the parking lot and store entry area.
- Gather carts from the parking lot and cart corrals and bring them back to the designated area. Ensure all are clean and operable.
- In addition to the above duties, you may be responsible for other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Store Management.
SUPERVISION:
- N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
- External: The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service and product providers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed in a retail store setting, open to the public. While performing the duties of this job, exposure to outside weather conditions which can include inclement weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is typically performed on a level surface however the use of a ladder or working on an elevated surface may be required as needed. Temperature varies throughout the store ranging from -10 to 85 degrees. Required to physically interact with customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 6-12 months retail cashier and/or stocking experience required.
- Minimum one year retail selling and/or customer service experience preferred.
Certifications/Training
- N/A
Licenses
- N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess the desire and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and the adaptability and willingness to assist other employees in order to get the job done.
- Provide each customer with fast, easy, efficient, and professional service.
- Must demonstrate good, solid common sense and the ability to think logically and possess a basic mathematical aptitude.
- Must be motivated and self-driven with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently or within a team.
- Must be able to work a flexible hourly schedule, including holidays and weekends.
- Must possess basic computer skills, cash handling experience, and proficiency utilizing general office equipment.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time
- List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND CONTINUOUSLY
WALK CONTINUOUSLY
DRIVE VEHICLE NEVER
SIT OCCASIONALLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) CONTINUOUSLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) CONTINUOUSLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY
CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY
STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY
KNEEL OCCASIONALLY
BEND FREQUENTLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY
TWIST FREQUENTLY
GRASP OBJECTS *3 CONTINUOUSLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 CONTINUOUSLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 FREQUENTLY
1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)
3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
This role may also receive overtime compensation.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
#LI-HH1
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
The CHEF’STORE Sales Associate helps maintain an atmosphere of superior customer service, promoting the US Foods strategy: Great Food, Made Easy. We rely on our team to promote and exemplify the US Foods Cultural Beliefs: Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up and You Matter. As a key member of our team, you will fill a variety of roles, including Cashier, Stocker, and Customer Courtesy, and must be passionate about service and model this behavior in all aspects of job performance.During a shift, you will be assigned to any of our departments, depending on our customer and/or business needs. At the direction of store management, you may work in any or all the following areas:
- on the front end of the store, selling merchandise and assisting customers through the checking out process.
- on the sales floor working in our Meat/Frozen department, Produce/Dairy department; Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply department
- replenishing freight and rotating product in any department.
We help YOU make it!
The starting rate is $21.622/hr
Schedule: FLEX DAYS
20-40 Hours Weekly
Early Morning Start Times
Weekends Availability
Flexible Schedule Availability
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Front End:
- Ensure all customers have an impeccable CHEF’STORE experience by developing and maximizing relationships with the store’s customers. Utilize all tools and skills learned in the CHEF’STORE Way training and model the behavior in the store.
- Perform sales and cash functions in the POS in an efficient and accurate manner. This includes scanning merchandise, by utilizing a held-held scan gun or 10 keypad, weighing product on countertop scales as necessary, and looking up any product that will not scan. Ensure that each item’s barcode is accurately reflected in the system and report any discrepancies to Front End Lead or Manager of Day (MOD).
- Perform cart-to-cart transfer of all products at checkout, including a visual inspection to look for product tampering.
- Perform duties as receipt checker; verifying cart content vs. purchases, as customers leave the store.
- Perform store opening and/or closing functions at the front end based on assigned shift.
Sales Floor and Stocking:
- Ensure a continuing focus on increasing sales and managing shrinkage. Work with customers to ensure they find the products they need and are made aware of all the other services available to them in the store.
- Assist in receiving inventory shipments and maintaining and stocking shelves in a neat and orderly fashion while also ensuring proper rotation and product quality audits. Report any low stock levels to store management.
- Ensure all merchandise is properly labeled. This includes blaster tagging unscannable merchandise, applying catch weight labels to all merchandise sold by the pound, and affixing plu tags to produce items.
- Replenish sales floor daily by down stocking freight from top stock. Ensure that the oldest product is brought down first and stocked in accordance with FIFO. Each out product as necessary. Reach trucks and pallet jacks will be used in the movement of product and stocking.
- Utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and proprietary software as needed.
- Ensure all products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and constantly available.
- Assist with price changes as directed by the Pricing Lead and Store Management.
- Assist in the opening and closing duties of the store.
- Participate in the inventory and cycle count process as needed.
Customer Courtesy:
- Ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and customers by following safety policies and practices. Notify store management of any safety issues in the store, correct if possible.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the sales floor, front end, and restrooms. Utilize cleaning equipment to assist in these duties.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the parking lot and store entry area.
- Gather carts from the parking lot and cart corrals and bring them back to the designated area. Ensure all are clean and operable.
- In addition to the above duties, you may be responsible for other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Store Management.
SUPERVISION:
- N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
- External: The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service and product providers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed in a retail store setting, open to the public. While performing the duties of this job, exposure to outside weather conditions which can include inclement weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is typically performed on a level surface however the use of a ladder or working on an elevated surface may be required as needed. Temperature varies throughout the store ranging from -10 to 85 degrees. Required to physically interact with customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 6-12 months retail cashier and/or stocking experience required.
- Minimum one year retail selling and/or customer service experience preferred.
Certifications/Training
- N/A
Licenses
- N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess the desire and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and the adaptability and willingness to assist other employees in order to get the job done.
- Provide each customer with fast, easy, efficient, and professional service.
- Must demonstrate good, solid common sense and the ability to think logically and possess a basic mathematical aptitude.
- Must be motivated and self-driven with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently or within a team.
- Must be able to work a flexible hourly schedule, including holidays and weekends.
- Must possess basic computer skills, cash handling experience, and proficiency utilizing general office equipment.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time
- List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND CONTINUOUSLY
WALK CONTINUOUSLY
DRIVE VEHICLE NEVER
SIT OCCASIONALLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) CONTINUOUSLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) CONTINUOUSLY
11-20 lbs (Light) CONTINUOUSLY
21-50 lbs (Medium) CONTINUOUSLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLY
PUSH/PULL *1 FREQUENTLY
CLIMB/BALANCE *2 FREQUENTLY
STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY
KNEEL OCCASIONALLY
BEND FREQUENTLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY
TWIST FREQUENTLY
GRASP OBJECTS *3 CONTINUOUSLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS *4 CONTINUOUSLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY *5 FREQUENTLY
1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)
3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)
This role may also receive overtime compensation.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
#LI-HH1
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Retail Sales Associate Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AutoZone10
- Macy's9
- OSL Retail Services4
- Verizon3
- T-Mobile3
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail sales associate jobs across Oregon.
- Prior retail or customer-facing sales experience in a store environment
- Demonstrated ability to meet individual or team sales targets consistently
- Strong product knowledge or willingness to complete employer-provided training
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic inventory management tools
- Availability for flexible scheduling including weekends and holiday periods
- Clear verbal communication and active listening skills with diverse customers
Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a retail sales associate in Oregon?
Most retail sales associate positions in Oregon require no state-issued license or certification, so the path starts with a high school diploma or equivalent and any prior customer service or sales experience. Large Oregon retailers typically hire through direct applications and conduct brief in-store or panel interviews focused on service scenarios. Completing a product-specific training program offered by the employer, such as outdoor gear certification at an outdoor retailer or electronics training at a consumer tech store, strengthens a candidate's standing considerably.
Which companies hire retail sales associates in Oregon?
Employers hiring retail sales associates in Oregon right now include AutoZone, Macy's, and OSL Retail Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's strong outdoor, grocery, and home improvement retail sectors mean that hiring activity is relatively consistent throughout the year rather than concentrated only in seasonal windows.
Which Oregon cities have the most retail sales associate jobs?
Portland, Eugene, and Bend have the most retail sales associate openings in Oregon. Portland drives the largest share by volume given its population density and concentration of flagship retail stores, while Salem and Eugene reflect steady demand from regional grocery chains, home improvement centers, and university-area consumer retail serving local communities.
Are there remote retail sales associate jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Retail sales associate work is fundamentally an in-person, floor-based role, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of retail sales associate openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be phone-based or chat-based inside sales roles rather than traditional store positions. In-store floor roles make up the clear majority of what's available.
How can I get hired as a retail sales associate in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to high-volume Oregon retailers that run structured onboarding programs for candidates without prior sales experience, including Fred Meyer, REI, and Costco locations throughout the state. These employers regularly hire for part-time associate roles that serve as direct entry points and provide paid product and service training. Candidates who hold any customer-facing experience, such as food service, front desk, or stock associate roles, transfer those skills convincingly. Completing a free retail fundamentals course through Oregon's workforce development programs also gives applicants a concrete credential to reference.
Where can I find and apply to retail sales associate jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to retail sales associate jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across the state's major retail markets. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing. No account setup is required to search or view openings.
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