Job Location : Fremont,MI, USA
Retail Associate - Part Time
Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work!
* Family-friendly hours
* Flexible schedule
* Closed on major holidays
* Employee discount
* Caring & Inclusive culture
* Supports a great cause!
* Primary Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for receiving and processing donated goods and materials at the retail store, including maintaining the sales floor and operating cash registers.
Job Functions:
Donation Attendant:
* Receive donated items.
* Sort donations by category.
* Complete paperwork.
Store Clerk:
* Operate cash register.
* Maintain displays.
* Stock merchandise.
* Remove empty hangers and outdated merchandise according to rotation schedule.
* Maintain general appearance of the store including general housekeeping.
Textiles and Hardlines Processing:
* Follow sorting and pricing guidelines.
* Recognize name brand, vintage, and collectible items.
* Size and hang textiles.
* Differentiate materials and place in proper containers, z-racks, etc.
Material Handling:
* Operate powered industrial trucks and other material handling equipment to move containers and merchandise.
* Assemble / Disassemble containers, gaylords, Kit bins.
* Make proper use of available space and materials.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.
Work Conditions:
* Inside generally 100%, however, may include outside work on occasion.
* Limited emotional effort. Work environment routine with periods of isolated high stress. Short deadlines requiring some overtime. Weekends and holidays required.
* Available and on call for emergency situation at stores.
Physical Requirements:
Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force and/or up to 25 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 10pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement.
Core Competencies:
* Must be able to provide positive internal and external customer relations and to easily interact and work with individuals referred for training.
* Demonstrate ability to think independently in supervisor's absence.
* Meet production goals.
* Demonstrate quality control and accuracy with sorting and pricing guidelines.
* Kaizen principles: follow 6S Checklist, procedures, signage, and layout.
* Maintain a valid powered industrial truck license, when required.