Customer Service for Architectural Salvage Yard

Second Use Building Materials, Seattle’s largest architectural salvage yard, is seeking a full time staff member to work in our retail store as a Cashier and Customer Service Specialist. This position is scheduled for 4 10 hr shifts, including weekend days. 

WHO WE ARE

Second Use is a community focused business dedicated to diverting reusable building materials from the landfill and selling them to the public at an affordable cost through our retail stores in Seattle and Tacoma. 

Our diverse team has helped build Second Use into one of the most successful and innovative salvage companies in the country. We are always looking for creative, versatile individuals to join the cause . Past experience in the trades, re-sale or salvage industries is helpful but not required.

Second Use is committed to providing competitive wages and provides benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, employee discount, quarterly store credit dividends and more.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Customer Service/Cashier Team specializes in providing excellent assistance to our customers and top tier support to the rest of our store team. This position is a good fit for those who enjoy and excel at self directed work, are up to the task of creatively merchandising ever changing inventory, and have great attention to detail. 

Typical work functions:

-Provide friendly and professional service to customers and suppliers

-Accurate and consistent operation of our POS system, cash registers and database

-Visually Merchandising an array of eclectic reclaimed items in a creative and shoppable manner 

-Communicate with and assist other store team members in a friendly and efficient manner

-Maintain work areas in safe and clean condition

-Possible Crossover work in other parts of the business, such as receiving, warehouse and yard, to help with overall business needs

An ideal candidate will have these qualifications:

-An interest in architectural salvage and cool old stuff 

-Self-motivated and reliable worker

-Experience operating a cash register and POS interface

-Experience with visual merchandising in a unique retail environment

-Enthusiasm for a safe & tidy work environment

-Able/willing to put in a full day at 100%

-Able/willing to safely lift 50 lbs throughout the day

-Some knowledge of building materials and pricing preferred

-Experience with team collaboration

-Weekend availability 

BENEFITS
-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance at 60 Days for qualifying employees

-EAP Program
-Paid time off in addition to Seattle's PSST
-Employee discount & consignment program 
-Quarterly store credit dividends

-Simple IRA- eligible after 2 years

-Safety Toe Footwear Stipend

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having staff with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission and encourage BIPOC, Women, and LGBTQIA individuals to apply.

If you are interested in joining the Second Use team, please send a cover letter explaining why you are excited about this position, along with a resume detailing your qualifications.

Pay: $21/hr plus benefits

Salary : $21