What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Warehouse Specialist position at The Vermont Country Store?
Behind every great shopping experience is someone who keeps everything moving—and that could be you. We’re seeking a Retail Warehouse Specialist for our Weston location who can juggle tasks, stay organized, and jump in wherever needed. If you’re a strong communicator with a flexible mindset and a passion for helping customers, you’ll play a key role in bringing our store to life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate inventory issues to Leaders.
- Responsible for receiving all products into warehouse and reporting any discrepancies.
- Manage/process restock to the floor.
- Keep the warehouse organized and set to receive any additional product the following day.
- Participate in routine audits of inventory.
- Perform special projects or duties as assigned by the Leaders, Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager.
- Support other areas of the company if needed.
Who we are looking for:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Facilitate and encourage effective communication with co-workers and across departments.
- Exhibit a spirit of teamwork in effectively fulfilling responsibility.
- Possesses an attitude that the “customer comes first”.
- Dependability and flexibility required, as well as a positive and professional approach to customers and the business.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a knowledge of basic computer functionality and e-mail, as well as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
What we offer:
- A team-oriented culture filled with truly “good” people
- An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner
- Onsite fitness facilities in some locations
- We offer a generous employee discount
- We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness, auto insurance, home insurance, recreational toys insurance
- Potential for quarterly bonus
- Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions
About us
The Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton Family owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. Despite the company’s image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazine’s Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, WalMart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborate, innovate, and deliver strong results. We're committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you don’t check all the boxes. We hope you'll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.