Store Sales Associate

Come join a family oriented, growing team!  We offer full benefits – medical, dental, vision, Rx, 401(k), monthly bonus, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance and more.  Daytime working hours. No nights.  Opportunities for growth.  

 Key Results:

Reports to the store manager to support day-to-day safety, sales, profitability and operation of a GoMulch wholesale/retail landscaper depot location.  Operates a forklift/ wheel loader machine (or similar) and provide superior customer satisfaction. Uses Pont of Sale (POS) system to perform customer transactions, purchase orders and other logistical transactions.

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with the ALL4Zero Safety Program, establishing the vision of a zero-injury culture.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• This is a hands-on position. The Store Associate will work both inside the store and outside in the yard to meet customer expectations.
• Performs daily Safety/PM checks to maintain equipment and machinery such as forklifts, bucket loaders, delivery trucks and office equipment.
• Responsible for the housekeeping/cleanliness of the store and yard to provide a safe, professional and positive shopping experience for customers.
• Interfaces with customers to fulfill orders in a helpful and professional manner.
• Assist the store manager in performing routine inventory counts and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Delivers products to customer locations using the company delivery truck (CDL license is not required).
• Able to operate forklift and bucket loader to move material from one location to another.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

 Experience and Education:

• High School diploma or GED or 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must be able to quickly learn Point of Sale software. 

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Florida driver’s license and good driving record required. Forklift certification is preferred.

 Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and other policy and procedures.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.  
• Command of the English language is mandatory.  Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.  

 Physical Demands:

• Work hours are Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM-4:30 PM and Saturday: 6:30 AM-12 Noon.
• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is required to frequently stand use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; crouch or crawl.  
• The employee must have the capability to lift 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 Work Environment:

• While performing he duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions (sun, heat and dust).