Retail Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
• At least 6 months of experience using common retail technology, such as smartphones and tablets.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic, including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to perform duties that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
• Follow lifting guidelines that limit single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed.
• Use powered equipment as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of retail and/or customer service experience.
• Bilingual skills.
• Certification in a trade related to the department, such as hardware, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, or lumber/building materials.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Help customers locate and handle merchandise.
• Down stock merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and replenishing supplies.
• Process orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
• Cross-functionally train in other store areas to help deliver customer service.
• Prepare merchandise according to customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds.
• Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally travel to meetings, training, or to support neighboring stores, as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options.
• Tuition assistance and education support programs, including trade skills scholarships.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 10% associate discount and a broad discount platform.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge and work/life services and no-cost counseling.
• Business Travel Accident insurance.
• Maternity and parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Eligible associates may receive annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.