Associate - Valu Home Centers : Job Details

AssociateWarsaw, NY ( Time (30 hours/week or more) or Part Time (under 30 hour/week)Availability:Days, Nights, Weekends, HolidaysAge Requirement:at least 16 years old (with working papers)Benefits:Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal; hours begin accruing on Day 1), Health Insurance (for Full Time Associates), Paid On-the-Job Training, Advancement OpportunitiesWe believe in promoting from within, so no matter where you start as a member of the Valu Home Centers team, you will have plenty of opportunities for advancement.All members of the Valu Home Centers team are hard-working, motivated, enthusiastic problem solvers. We believe that customer service is more than just an idea - it's a culture! Our Sales Associates come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Flexible scheduling and competitive starting wages make these roles ideal for students, parents, retirees, busy people, and those looking for a change. You don't need previous retail or hardware experience to be our ideal candidate, just come prepared with an excitement to learn and a drive for providing great customer service. Our paid, on-the-job training will empower you with all of the product knowledge and techniques you need to know.I will contribute to the success of my team by:+ Staying engaged with current DIY trends to better serve our - customers+ Helping to ensure that our store meets company merchandising and appearance standards+ Acting on opportunities to help my fellow team members and set them up for successThe skills I'm ready to bring to the table are:+ The ability to provide a great customer service experience+ Working collaboratively within a team environment+ Being a 'people-person' and taking an active interest in our customers+ Leading by example+ Sincerely enjoying my interactions with customers+ An unwavering positive attitude+ The ability to create professional relationships with customers and team members+ Excellent communication skillsSome of the benefits I will enjoy include:+ A competitive starting salary+ Flexible scheduling with a great work/life balance+ Paid on-the-job product knowledge and DIY technique training programs+ Excellent opportunities for advancement determined by my abilities and achievementsTo set myself apart from other applicants, I should mention:+ Any past retail jobs and relevant responsibilities+ Home improvement and DIY knowledgeValu Home Centers is a family-owned company, with deep roots in the communities that we serve. When you join our team, you join our family. Since 1968, we have provided our customers with world-class customer service, and as a store representative you will help to uphold our legacy through personal and professional development.$15.00 - $17.25 per hourRequirementsSales Associate Duties/Responsibilities+ Customer Service including carry-outs and assisting customers throughout the store+ Climb store use ladders and place/retrieve merchandise on the top shelf of fixtures+ Promote Best Rewards Program+ Operate cash registers+ Cut chain, cable, rope, tubing, glass, plexiglass, and carpet+ Promote the build the sale concept+ Maintain inventory by stocking shelves, downstocking/overstocking+ Write up screen and glass repair, Rug Doctor rentals, and storm door installs+ Cut keys+ Maintain store appearance by sweeping, cleaning restrooms and straightening+ Make labels and signs+ Remove previous ads signs Saturday night and hang new ad signs on Sunday+ Able to carry/ answer the phone (answer customer questions)+ Lift up to 60 lbs unassisted+ Work with the Associate trainer to gain product knowledge (Journey Map)+ Dolphin use: make labels, check stock, and check priceAdditional Specialized Duties+ Place ship to store and special orders for customers+ Mix paint/stain+ Receive/check in merchandise+ Assist management in training new associates+ Perform screen and glass repairs+ Any other duties and responsibilities that management feels necessaryValu Home Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or arrest record.Salary Description$15.00 - $17.25 per hour