Merchandising Floor Associate

This position is responsible for overall Outlet appearance through appealing displays which enhances the sales experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Arranges attractive room settings at direction of visual merchandisers, merchandise leads and merchandise management.
• Relays showroom related issues to merchandise management.
• Moves and assembles merchandise (includes picture display, merchandise packaging,).
• Protects company assets through management of Outlet floor.
• Patches and paints when needed especially when pictures are moved and replaces lightbulbs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of moving equipment utilized in the Outlet Center. 
• Excellent understanding of safety policy and practices.
• Use of small hand tools, hand trucks and ladders.
• Use two-wheel hand truck, four-wheel dolly, furniture glides, pallet jack, power tools, gloves, box cutters and ladder.

Education & Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Preferred 1 year experience in retail and/or merchandising experience.

Essential Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with customers, managers, and other associates.
• Excellent team player, courteous and helpful with coworkers, contributes to a positive work environment.
• Good organizational skills preferred with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with coworkers.
• Ability to follow the company policies and procedures. 
• Ability to handle equipment safely.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Including working extended hours, handling high volume workloads.

Work Environment

Travel Required: Rarely Percentage: 0%

Ability to work extended hours: Required

Demand/ Frequency

• Sit: Occasional
• Stand: Constant
• Walk: Constant
• Twist/Turn: Constant
• Stoop/Bend: Constant
• Squat: Constant
• Kneel: Constant
• Reach Above Shoulder: Constant
• Balance/Climb: Constant
• Must wear ankle high leather work boots and gloves: Constant
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and/or sudden temperature changes including humidity: Constant
• Ability work in a dusty and/or dirty environment: Constant
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling with hands: Constant
• Ability to work on uneven surfaces and with some mechanical hazards (saws, moving objects, vehicles, etc.): Constant
• Ability to work in a noisy environment: Constant

Lift/Carry: Over 50lbs 1-6 Ft. Frequency: Constant

Push/Pull: Over 50lbs 1-6 Ft. Frequency: Constant

Please note: Anything over 50 lbs. or of an awkward size or nature requires the use of a two-person lift and/or the use of assistive devices.

?Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Founded in 1991, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US with over 250 stores in ten southern states, eight distribution centers and an e-commerce business. Rooms To Go offers a collaborative work environment within a supportive culture.

Rooms To Go Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts including furniture
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• And more!

Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.