Store Associate

About the Job

Store Associate:

We currently have an opportunity available for a Store Associate in our Surplus City store. We are looking for a friendly, outgoing person to assist customers at our Altoona, PA store.

Job Summary: The Store Associate completes tasks that support the Store Manager and overall customer base. These tasks may include carrying out daily procedures like restocking shelves, organizing supply rooms or managing the cash register. Their job is also to provide customer support in the Fabric/Crafts Department.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Greet customers as they enter the store.
• Answer customer questions, respond to customer requests, and resolve customer issues.
• Complete accurate and efficient transactions.
• Perform inventory duties such as unloading, scanning and stocking products onto the shelves.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills include but are not limited to:

• Excellent critical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent math and computational ability.
• Extensive knowledge about the store's products and services and customer-related policies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store's point-of-sale system.
• Integrity.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced and busy environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the store.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Successful completion of job training period.

Store Hours:

• Mon - Thur., 8 am - 6 pm; Fri - 8 am - 8 pm; Sat, 8 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm.
• Must be available to work weekends on a rotating basis.

PLEASE APPLY AT:

• surpluscityinc.com/work-for-us/.