What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate - Cole Valley Location position at Cole Hardware?
About Cole Hardware:We are a VERY local, family-owned business serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1920. Cole Hardware is especially known for our outstanding customer service, our commitment to the communities we operate within, and our leadership in social and environmental efforts. Fun fact: we were the first green-certified hardware store in the nation! If you are passionate about your career and about contributing to a company you can believe in, consider joining our team.About the Job: Warehouse Receiving AssociateAs a warehouse associate, you'll be responsible for all functions and paperwork relating to receiving and distributing product. This position operates pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment safely and correctly. The warehouse associate must maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for receiving all products entering the store, including verifying actual products against packing slips and confirming product integrity. The warehouse associate must initial and code invoices, log invoices, and distribute them to appropriate departments. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate receiving records, organization, and cleanliness of receiving area and trash areas.Essential Responsibilities:Receives all products for the store, inspecting for shortages, overages, damage, and quality using a handheld device or inventory computer systemExamines contents and compares with records, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of shipment.Reports any discrepancies to the supervisor to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.Keeps careful invoice files and records and follows established proceduresWorks closely with the buying team and store management to make arrangements for shipping and delivery of materials.Follows merchandise pricing and tagging proceduresDelivers or routes products to appropriate departments or storage areas.Attends all applicable training and is able to use or is certified in the use of appropriate equipment (including pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.) needed for the store or facility.Maintains courteous relationships with drivers and vendors.Follows and complies with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adheres to safe work practices.Operates all equipment safely and correctly.Assist on the sales floor as neededAssist with stockingAssist with store services: key copy, assembly, woodcuts, glass cut, and others.Other related duties as assignedRequired knowledge, skills, and abilitiesHigh school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years prior receiving experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.Ability to prioritize and multi-task.Ability to work independently and to communicate effectively with other team members and store leadership.Knowledgeably communicate with vendors over email and telephone.Ability to understand proper retail receiving with strong attention to detail.Ability to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).Must be computer literate.Ability to operate hand truck, pallet jack, and other equipment.Able to move and handle boxes/totes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails walking, standing, bending, climbing ladders and performing all functions as set forth.Able to stand for long periods & ability to lift to 50 lbs.Wage Range: $19.25 - $20.00/hourOur CompanyOur store is a fun and invigorating place to work. It is a fast-paced, demanding environment with an excellent staff and hundreds of customers daily. Your primary responsibility at Cole Hardware is to “create positive dinnertime conversation” with every interaction you have. Your job demands that you always operate professionally, with enthusiasm and goodwill toward our customers and your coworkers. You must be a self-starter, an independent individual.Why Cole Hardware?Cole Hardware offers our industry's strongest benefits and compensation packages: Medical, Dental, 401 (k) Retirement, Commuter Benefits, Employee discounts, Vacation, and much more. In addition, we offer great opportunities for growth.Benefits:Cole Hardware offers a family-friendly environment with opportunities for growth and great benefits, including vacation and sick time, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, an outstanding employee discount, and more!Cole Hardware is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation, including all classes protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary : $19 - $20