What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gift/Processing Associate position at Ace Hardware of Walnut Lake?
About Us:
We are a locally owned and operated chain of Ace Hardware stores and it is our mission to promote the “Neighbors Serving Neighbors” environment. Our culture celebrates employee creativity and ideas, all while delivering an outstanding customer experience. With a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes diversity, we are investing in our employees, along with the growth of our company. We also celebrate a culture of recognition, encouraging employees to recognize and thank one another for remarkable behavior.
General Summary:
At Ace Hardware of Walnut Lake, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences by providing high-quality products and services. The Processing/Receiving team is responsible for handling all dropship products and ensuring that our department is fully stocked, well-organized, and merchandised. This role involves processing items from receipt to display, conducting light merchandising tasks, maintaining the cleanliness and order of department floors, shelves, and fixtures, and ensuring that all products are properly labeled. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player who takes pride in accuracy and efficiency, with a focus on customer satisfaction. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team and help us achieve our goal to “Amaze Every Customer Every Time.”
Responsibilities:
- Accurately process and prepare merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
- Inspect incoming merchandise and document any damages
- Price every item while considering freight charges and margins
- Assist in ensuring that signage, product display and cleanliness are addressed and maintained at an acceptable standard
- Maintain merchandise presentation, pricing and the accuracy of inventory levels
- Enthusiastically encourage teamwork within the store and with all other departments
- Promote customer service as the #1 priority
Requirements:
- Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs, including nights and weekends
- Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation (up to 50lbs)
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to use ladders, drills, box knives, and other miscellaneous tools (the ability and willingness to climb ladders is a MUST)
- Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn computer based concepts quickly
- Capable of handling multiple tasks at one time
- Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
- Team player, working effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
We are a locally owned and operated chain of Ace Hardware stores and it is our mission to promote the ”Neighbors Serving Neighbors” environment. Our culture celebrates employee creativity and ideas, all while delivering an outstanding customer experience. With a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes diversity, we are investing in our employees, along with the growth of our company.
Here’s a list of some of the many benefits that we offer:
- PTO
- Holiday Premium Pay
- Generous Employee Discount
We also celebrate a culture of recognition, encouraging employees to recognize and thank one another for remarkable behavior. As we are locally owned our associates also enjoy the freedom from corporate handcuffs and have the flexibility to do what it takes to exceed our customers expectations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person