Retail Store Associate

St. Vincent De Paul is looking for ambitious and hardworking individuals to add to our team! We have full-time work available in our retail stores. Candidates must have exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail, and have the physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs. repetitively and 50 lbs. on occasion. This position also requires motivation, and the ability to work as part of a team.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Weekend availability required
• 5 X 8 hour shifts
• Hours are typically 9:45 AM - 6:30 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers and see if they need assistance finding anything
• Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payments
• Arrange and display merchandise to promote sales
• Unload carts full of merchandise to the proper areas of the store
• Load carts with rotated merchandise
• Hang clothing on racks and have the ability to lift and twist the upper body repetitively
• Ability to stoop, twist, and bend continuously to put product away in high and low places
• Proficiently and correctly check product for defects
• Use hand truck, dolly, and furniture moving equipment
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent and handle these situations
• Sweep, mop, and wipe down glass surfaces, and windows and restrooms
• Pick up items that have been left in dressing rooms and on the floor
• Keep knowledge of sales, promotions, and discounts available
• This list is not all-inclusive, and other duries may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Customer service oriented
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work as part of a team
• Strong verbal communication skills, and not afraid to ask questions
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 35 lbs.
• Able to lift furniture and misc. items up to 50 lbs. with help from others and equipment
• Cash handling experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must have basic math skills

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you are qualified and want to apply for this position submit a St. Vincent De Paul application at http://apply.svdp.us/

All employees and prospective employees of St. Vincent de Paul will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law. Promotions, transfers, training, compensation, benefits and all other employment considerations will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, that includes cannabis

• If offered the position, are you able to travel to Hood River for a pre-employment drug test?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17