Position Summary

The Corporate Warehouse Assistant (CWA) plays a critical role in contributing to the overall profitability of the Corporate Outfitting Department while also enhancing its brand image. This position is physically demanding requiring inventory and boxes to be lifted and moved.
The CWA receives and maintains the products of the department in a neat and organized fashion while also fulfilling the requests of all orders in a timely manner and expediting them through the order fulfillment process. Ensuring all products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and readily available on the sales floor and in the back -stock areas is critical.

Essential Job Functions

• Check shipment and transfer delivery for accuracy and that they are properly labeled for sale.
• Assist in correct receiving, labeling and organizing of all freight and back stock, including physical loading, unloading, moving and counting of merchandise.
• Follow all merchandise and computer system policies and procedures, as well as participate in all aspects of inventory control to maintain accurate records and inventory counts.
• Practice safe use and proper care of vehicles used to move merchandise, as well as any other equipment used in warehouses, including computers.
• Pull merchandise from the stock are to the sales floor to stock in accordance with merchandise presentation standards.
• Maintain safe, neat, and clean warehouse and back stock areas – hold shelves in a neat, clean and organized fashion with proper labeling and logical placement .
• Locate merchandise from existing stock, new shipments, and transfers to fulfill all new and/or backordered Corporate orders and expedite them through the order fulfillment process.
• Keep accurate records of all Purchase Orders and/or supporting documentation used for billing all Corporate orders.
• Protect the company’s value and integrity by maintaining confidentiality.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Actively participate in regular department/store/staff meetings and provide meaningful input.
• Assist as needed with various store operations.
• Drive motor vehicle as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The following are required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Two years of experience in retail, including inventory control.
• Proficient in the use of technology needed to complete job tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• High degree of professionalism in all modes of communication, attitude and teamwork with business partners, team, peers, and management.

Additional job information

This position requires regular attendance in accordance with established schedule as this is the most common time to conduct business with customers, vendors and employees. Employees must also possess the following abilities:

• Ability to adhere to safety rules and other reasonable regulations pertaining to the position.
• Ability to refrain from violence.
• Ability to work in cooperation with other workers within the company.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands of this position require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Requires near vision to write and read printed materials and computer screens. Requires hearing and speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be able to use carts, ladders, dollies, and stools to assist in moving or shelving items. Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. Repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers may also be required. Requires the ability to operate a vehicle safely. Requires the ability to climb a flight of stairs. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Big Ray’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to the applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical and mental disabilities.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a dynamic, small business setting with the offices located on the second floor of a retail store. The employee will occasionally be on the retail floor among clothing and related fixtures or in the warehouse among boxes of clothing and financial records. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person