Retail Sales Associate

Penrod Lumber Co Inc is seeking a Retail Sales Associate for our Simpsonville KY location.

Walk-In applications are accepted Monday – Friday 8:00-4:00 at 7926 Shelbyville Road Simpsonville KY 40067 or send resume by mail to Penrod Lumber Co Inc P.O. Box 570 Simpsonville KY 40067

Job Type: Full time Salary Dependent on Experience

The Retail Sales Associate position is responsible for the following duties:

• Assist with ordering lumber yard and hardware store materials
• Rotate stock in hardware store first in/first out
• Inventory management for hardware store items
• Keep the hardware store free of debris and clutter
• Operate a cash drawer and process daily invoices for retail customers to include cash, checks, in-store credit account sales, and credit card payments
• Assisting customers with loading and unloading hardware and lumber yard materials purchased
• Requires the ability to consistently and often lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Bending, stooping, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving materials
• Work closely with lumber yard staff to maintain current stock of lumber yard material
• Sell lumber, hardware and building materials, conduct price quotes, process orders and returns, and develop excellent product knowledge
• Create material estimates for customers in a timely manner
• Synchronize delivery and/or pick-ups of customer orders
• Quickly resolve customer complaints and problems
• Able to prioritize; manage time and orchestrate multiple tasks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Maintaining and merchandising inventory
• Computer skills and basic knowledge of computers preferred
• Phone skills and etiquette preferred

Required Credentials and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of retail sales experience preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of retail lumber material experience preferred
• Must be able to physically lift approximately 50 lbs
• Basic math and analytical skills needed
• Flexible with scheduling
• Background check required

Benefits offered:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance offered after 90-day probation period.
• Paid time off after one (1) year of employment
• 401 K

**Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management’s sole discretion.

*Employment at Penrod Lumber Co Inc is on an at-will basis.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Pay frequency:

• Weekly

Management:

• Store Manager

Employees working per shift:

• 5 or fewer

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Simpsonville, KY 40067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person