Retail Household Associate
About The Position
Help Create Life Change Through Second Chances At New Horizons Thrift Stores, our cause is to help create life change through second chances, one purchase, one life at a time. As a Retail Household Associate, you’ll be a part of that mission by keeping the household section of the store clean, well-stocked, and organized—making it easy for every guest to discover joy and find something meaningful to take home. This role is focused on stocking, organizing, rotating, and maintaining product on the sales floor, working under the guidance of the department leader and store manager as part of the retail team. Additional tasks may be assigned at times by your supervisor. Consideration will be given to your current workload and duties.
Requirements
- Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Internet- Navigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).
- Navigation- Using scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, either alone or with assistance
- No previous experience or training required.
Responsibilities
- Restock shelves and tables with clean, quality household items from backstock or processing carts
- Ensure items are properly categorized, displayed, and easy for guests to shop
- Maintain a steady flow of product to keep shelves looking full and fresh
- Keep the household area clean, tidy, and visually appealing throughout the shift
- Organize and straighten shelves, remove broken or misplaced items
- Wipe down shelves and product surfaces as needed
- Follow the store’s color tag rotation schedule
- Pull and remove items that have passed their selling cycle
- Assist with preparing pulled items for recycling, rotation, or disposal
- Greet guests warmly and respond to questions about household items
- Offer assistance when appropriate and direct guests to other departments when needed
- Assist with store-wide recovery, cleanliness, and special projects
- Complete register shifts as assigned
- Complete other tasks as assigned by leadership
Benefits
- Paid Medical Leave, MEC, and Life Insurance are included, optional health benefits include Vision, and HDHP.
- Paid vacation begins to accrue after 30 days.
- Paid Medical Leave is included.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
