Convenience Store Associate Jobs in Portland, OR

Looking for a career? “We Got It” is our motto! And we have a career opportunity for you! United Pacific is one of the largest company owned and operated retail and wholesale gas and convenience companies. With a West Coast based corporate support center and over 300 locations we can offer development opportunities including training, tuition reimbursement, flexible hours and management career paths.   

We’re growing, changing and building and if you’re looking to do the same check out our opportunity below. 

As the Assistant Manager you will have a leadership position that, with the help of the Store Manager, supports the training, mentorship and development the store team. You will oversee the work of our Sales Associates and assist in the running of our convenience store, helping our customers by “making life a little bit easier.” While you learn about the operation of the business you’ll support activities like: providing excellent customer service, running the cash register, making our products look their best on the shelf, recommending products to customers and making sure the store is a place you would love to shop in. You will take initiative, make recommendations about operations, run the store in the Store Manager’s absence and project the friendly “We Got It” service style. 

All associates qualify for benefits like tuition reimbursement and 401K match. Full time associates qualify for these and medical, dental and vision insurance. All associates are afforded training and development opportunities. 

What are we looking for? An Assistant Manager that will be our next Store Manager! You also need to have the following:

• We are looking for leaders. You will need to have 2-4 years of experience as a supervisor, lead or assistant manager in a retail or fast food environment.
• You need to be at least 21 years of age.
• A High School diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• We need smart entrepreneurs, so you need to be comfortable working alone in the store for extended periods of time.
• You need to have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.
• We also need you to provide proof of your authorization to work in the United States if hired.
• We want to be flexible and support our team members’ needs and this means we all need to be flexible to work varying shifts, including overnight shifts and holidays.
• Some of the physical abilities necessary are:
• • Ability to stand and/or walk for an at least 8 hours.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes of workday.
  • Ability to occasionally push and pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds (i.e., utilizing a hand-truck).
  • Ability to occasionally climb a ladder to store or retrieve materials, and/or place or remove signage.
• Approximately 75% our work is performed indoors, but you’ll get the chance to go outside at times as well. We want to make sure you’re comfortable with that.
• Each of our stores has a unique look and feel and some locations may mean you need to be comfortable in small spaces at times.

To be successful at My Goods Market, each of us must embrace the following Core Values: Honesty, Respect, Efficiency, Positive Attitude, and Teamwork. These values influence our daily work and enhance our service commitment to our customers, vendor partners, communities, and each other. They help define who we are today and guide us to become even better tomorrow.

The job qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. United Pacific is an EOE.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. United Pacific adheres to the Fair Chance Hiring Initiative and will lawfully consider individuals with a conviction history.

United Pacific is an independent multi-billion dollar gasoline and convenience store retailer. Today, through its retail convenience locations, our network includes over 600 company-operated stores. Rocket has established itself as one of the largest independent owners, operators of gas stations and convenience stores in the Western United States. The Company offers motor fuels products under the 76, Conoco, Phillips, Shell, Chevron and United Oil brands and convenience items through the Rocket brand. The company employs over 4,000 associates and operates its retail businesses in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska and Illinois.