What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Associate position at Heartland Building Center of Hays?
Company Overview: Heartland Building Center, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Job Summary: As a Paint Associate, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and maintaining customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for assisting customers in the paint department, as well as providing product information and recommendations.
Hours for this Role: Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm and every other Saturday 7:30am to 12:00pm
- Understand customer needs and provide appropriate product recommendations.
- Greet and assist customers in a professional and friendly manner
- Understand customers' needs and recommend appropriate paint products and tools
- Mix and match paint colors accurately according to customers' specifications
- Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently
- Maintain a clean and organized store appearance
- Receive, stock, and price merchandise according to company standards
- Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and returns in a timely and efficient manner
- Stay updated on industry trends and product knowledge to effectively assist customers
- Construction experience or Construction sales experience preferred.
- Must maintain a valid drivers license.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
- Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions
- Friendly outgoing personality
- Able to lift 50lbs
- Ability to stand for hours at a time
- Self motivated and punctual
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
- Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.