What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Associate (Part-Time) position at Koopman Lumber?
Description:
About the Role
What You’ll Do
Retail Associate (Part-Time) – Stocking & Cashier
Location: Koopman Lumber
Department: Retail Operations
Reports To: Store Manager / Assistant Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time
About the Role
We’re looking for a Part-Time Retail Associate to join our team at Koopman Lumber! In this role, you’ll support both the sales floor and checkout area by keeping the store stocked, clean, and organized while providing friendly, helpful service to customers. This position balances hands-on stocking responsibilities with cashier duties and customer interaction.
What You’ll Do
- Greet and assist customers in person and over the phone.
- Ring up purchases accurately and efficiently at the register.
- Handle cash, credit/debit cards, and other forms of payment.
- Help customers with product questions, locations, pricing, and promotions.
- Stock, clean, and maintain merchandise displays.
- Process and put away incoming stock and returns.
- Communicate inventory issues and customer requests through reporting tools.
- Assist with cycle counts, price updates, and other stock-related duties.
- Maintain a clean and organized checkout area.
- Provide courteous, professional service at all times.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to follow safe lifting techniques and handle physical tasks.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable handling cash and operating a point-of-sale system.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Employee discounts.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Growth potential, including advancement into full-time positions.
Physical Demands
- Stand for long periods (up to 8 hours).
- Regular bending, reaching, climbing, lifting, and squatting.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
What to Expect
- A part-time, active role with a mix of stocking and customer service.
- A fast-paced, team-oriented environment in a family-owned company.
ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Working both indoors in controlled temperature, and occasionally outdoors in varying elements.