Sales Associate

United Pacific•Santa Barbara, CA

12h

About The Position

The Sales Associate works at an assigned United Pacific store location and assists with operating the facility safely, with a focus on customers and profitability. The position reports to the Store Manager and receives direct supervision within established company policies and procedures. Duties include daily cash handling, cleaning and maintaining lighting and fixtures, and securing inventory and currency to help prevent theft and inventory shrinkage. The associate must learn to operate a cash register, computer console, and other equipment and tools related to assigned tasks. The role may involve working alone in the store for extended periods, irregular shifts including weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays, and extended periods indoors or occasionally outdoors. Work may also take place in small spaces. Full-time positions are eligible for medical benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work alone in the store for extended periods.
Must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States if hired.
Ability to work irregular shifts, including weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays.
Ability to stand and/or walk for at least 8 hours.
Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 20 pounds.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds from ground to overhead for up to 30 minutes of the workday, with appropriate safety equipment.
Ability to occasionally climb a ladder to store or retrieve materials and place or remove signage.
Ability to work in small spaces at times.

Responsibilities

Assist in operating the assigned store safely, with a customer-focused and profitable approach.
Handle cash daily.
Clean and maintain lighting and fixtures.
Secure inventory and currency to help prevent theft and inventory shrinkage.
Learn to operate a cash register, computer console, and other equipment and tools related to assigned tasks.
Assist with stocking and maintaining inventory levels.
Store and retrieve materials and place or remove signage using a ladder when needed.