Store Worker 1

Challenge Unlimited • Mascoutah, IL

143d • $17

About The Position

At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community. Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations. This is an ideal position for an individual with a disability. Candidates with a disability will be strongly considered!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Past work experience in any field. Previous experience in inventory, shipping & handling, or warehouse helpful.
• Requires attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
• Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.

Responsibilities

• Move merchandise by use of non-motorized equipment that is intended for display and resale purposes, including the cleaning of merchandise on or in display fixtures utilizing various merchandise techniques common to retail trade.
• Stock, rotate, and straighten merchandise for sale in the store. Display merchandise by a predetermined placement system using labels or other identifying marks.
• Straighten merchandise to give a neat, full, and salable appearance and display merchandise in such a manner to maintain freshness and uniformity. May determine display or sale requirements from existing inventory, may be required to keep inventory forms of merchandise stocked and merchandise returned to storage, item description, or other information. Will rotate stock so newer dates are toward the rear of the shelf and soon to expire items in the front. May remove short-dated, outdated, and damaged merchandise and place in specified holding area.
• Clears and cleans aisles of empty pallets and debris. Ensures merchandise is marked with a merchandise number and has appropriate signs. May use a cardboard baler. Will separate cardboard and plastic and break down boxes. Remove empty sell-down boxes and plastic coupon rings.
• Promote a culture that advances the Company's mission to provide work opportunities to individuals with disabilities and disadvantages. Display and promote Company values. Maintain effective communication and positive relationships with co-workers, communicating needs to supervisor and implementing feedback for improvement. Assist with training, answering questions as they arise, and other tasks as assigned with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service. Ensure a high rate of client and staff satisfaction.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED