Stocker

About Us:

Hardware Sales Inc is a third generation locally owned family business operating since 1962 and headquartered in Bellingham, WA. In addition to sales of hardware, tools, and all of the usual hardware store products, we are proud to provide our community with access to an extensive fleet of equipment rentals for both homeowners and contractors. Our Lawn Equipment Service Center is a certified repair center and offers a one-stop shop for purchasing, servicing and maintaining your lawn equipment.

Hardware Sales has worked hard to become one of the Pacific Northwest's premier hardware suppliers. Hardware Sales is an award-winning business that fills several city blocks in Bellingham and offers over 70,000 items for sale to everyone from do-it-yourself homeowners to major contractors. What started in 1962 with three people, now has over 140 employees and covers a total of 37,000 square feet of retail and 50,000 Sq. Ft. warehouse In Bellingham, a 32,000 Sq. Ft. warehouse in Ferndale, WA, and a 55,000 Sq. Ft. warehouse in Greenwood, IN.

We are extremely proud of the customer service priority that has won us Cascadia Daily News Best Customer Service in 2022, in addition to winning Best Hardware Store more than once. Our reputation for having courteous and knowledgeable employees, the hundreds of years of hardware experience that our employees represent, and the extensive selection of tools, materials and supplies we carry make us one of a kind.

Position Overview:

As a Stocker, you'll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring our store remains organized, stocked, and customer-ready. You’ll work alongside sales and retail staff to maintain clean, safe, and presentable merchandising areas, with occasional opportunities to engage with customers directly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Handling: Receive, organize, and restock merchandise throughout the store and stockroom areas.
• Merchandise Maintenance: Down-stock and face products to maintain orderly displays; report discrepancies or low stock levels.
• Store Cleanliness: Perform general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying garbage and recycling.
• Team Support: Assist sales staff with locating inventory, fulfilling restocking requests, and preparing merchandise for customer areas.
• Customer Interaction: Occasionally assist customers with locating items or answering basic product questions when needed.
• Sales Floor Coverage: Step in to support sales staff during busy periods or when coverage is needed.
• Safety and Organization: Follow safety procedures and help maintain a clean and hazard-free workplace.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across departments to ensure smooth day-to-day store operations.

Job Type:

• Full-time

• Hourly, Non-exempt

• Expected Hours: 40 per week

Shift:

• 8-hour shift

• Day shift

Schedule:

• Available Monday through Saturday

• Sundays off plus one additional weekday off

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 3% salary increase upon enrollment and 2% company match (after 1 year)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Paid time off (starts at two weeks per year)

• LegalShield and IDShield protection services

• Welcome Home program for home purchase assistance

• Life insurance

Qualifications:

• High-school diploma or GED

• Prior retail or warehouse experience preferred, but not required

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Ability to operate computer systems and mobile scanning devices

• Good with numbers; able to count accurately and differentiate similar part numbers

• Dependable and punctual

• Willingness to support customer service and sales teams when needed

• Interest and knowledge in hardware and home improvement products is a plus

This role requires standing and walking for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and regular bending and squatting. This position will require going up and down stairs and climbing ladders. Strong attention to detail and basic math skills are essential for accurate inventory management.

Hardware Sales is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race (including traits historically associated or perceived to be associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability (including obesity), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Hardware Sales is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.