Retail Stock Associate - Ocean State Job Lot

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Stock Associate will be responsible for processing and preparing receipts of merchandise, fixtures and supplies. The role will also assist in moving, stocking, and replenishing merchandise on the sales floor and receiving areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make practical and effective use of our F3 (Faster Freight Flow)  process when unloading merchandise, fixtures, and other supplies from trucks and placing them to designated areas on the sales floor
• Prepares merchandise for the sales floor by removing it from packaging, verifying price information, and ticketing where necessary; processes merchandise as directed
• Performs housekeeping recovery as needed: collects trash and compactors cardboard
• Possess the ability to work independently and/or as the member of a team to accomplish assigned goals
• Operates a cash register as needed
• Recovers receiving areas and sales floor prior to the end of each shift
• Meets or exceeds productivity goals

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior merchandise receiving, handling, and stocking experience in other retail or warehouse environments preferred
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills

ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and enjoy working with customers.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the company and client.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This role spends a majority of their working time moving between the receiving area, stock area, and around the sales floor.
• Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis ( cleaning chemicals )
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.