What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Associate (Part Time) position at Bargains In A Box VI?
Description
Our Business
The Bazaar, Inc. is your leader in buying and distributing brand-name wholesale merchandise closeouts. Since our family-owned company’s founding in 1960, big-box retailers and major multinational brands have trusted us to acquire their overstock and returns, providing excess or out-of-date inventory and canceled items to our clients at other businesses and customers at our four Chicagoland Bargains in a Box locations.
Bargains in a Box is a rapidly growing neighborhood discount liquidation warehouse & closeout store that sells brand-name products, clothes, and more at incredible discounts. Go on a treasure hunt to find great deals and steals. You’ll find electronics, food, cleaning supplies, baby goods, books, pet supplies, toys, clothing, and much more - all at unbelievable prices. Join us as we double our retail footprint in the Chicagoland area in the coming months.
Position Summary:
As a Store Associate you will be responsible for delivering customer service while greeting, offering assistance, suggesting items, scanning items and processing payments.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of retail environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently (we are open to making accomodations for individuals with disabilities)
Responsibilities:
- Perform general store duties as directed including cashiering, truck unloading, stocking and merchandise recovery.
- Greet customers and assists them to maintain the highest level of customer service.
- Maintain appearance of the store's interior and exterior to company standards including light maintenance and cleaning.
- Assist in control of shrink and maintain a safe environment.
Work Environment: Employee will work at site. There are outdoor events that will take place during the year. Also, must be able to travel to other locations when needed for business purposes.
Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 20 lbs and up to 50 lbs with assistance
- Bend, lift, carry boxes, stand and walk short distances but for prolonged periods
- Must be able to work flexible retail hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
What Makes Us Different
The Bazaar, Inc. and Bargains in a Box embrace a ‘People-First' mentality to create meaningful connections with our team members, clients, and customers that drive value beyond the transaction. Our diversity and inclusion program is a celebrated pillar of our company culture, earning numerous awards - including Most Innovative Business for Inclusive Hiring in 2021 by the Illinois Department of Human Services - for contributions in supporting people with disabilities.
The Bazaar, Inc. and Bargains in a Box provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $22,500 - $28,500