ACE HARDWARE STORE ASSOCIATE

Full Description:

Hoy’s Ace Hardware is currently accepting applications for Full or Part Time Team Members. Must be available to work some weekends. High-schoolers over 16 are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicant about this Employer:

You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.

About Hoy’s Ace Hardware:

Hoy’s Ace Hardware is a family owned business. We are the second generation who have branched out and opened two stores in Sweet Home, Oregon. Our stores hallmark is customer service, we want to give our customers the best possible shopping experience while getting them what they need.

General Summary:

The Sales Associate will assist in the receiving, stocking, pricing of all merchandise and help maintain a clean and orderly merchandise presentation and overall store cleanliness. The Associate is also responsible for register transactions involving the sale and/or return of merchandise. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Customer Service:

• Provide a positive representation of Hoy’s Ace Hardware.
• Proactively assist customers in solving problems.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are leaving the store.
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
• Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.
• Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

Store Operations:

• Follow all cash register transaction procedures.
• Responsible for balancing of register drawer. Assist in creating a positive, professional and safe work environment.
• Assist with receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise throughout the store.
• Assist with maintaining back stock levels.
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area.
• Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and ad merchandise.
• Assist with merchandise resets through the store.
• Provide assistance to Department Specialists, i.e. price changes, special orders.
• Ensure signage is current throughout the store.
• Operate forklift with proper training.
• Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to General Manager.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Be professional in appearance and actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Other Essential Requirements Be friendly. Be teachable. Be a self-starter. Education/Training High School or GED equivalent.

Experience:

• 3-5 years retail experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40lbs) and climbing

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17