Laborer

Job Description

As a Laborer (Stocker) at the Exchange, you are responsible for efficiently unloading, moving, stocking, and pricing merchandise which ranges across a wide variety of items across all departments. You will perform minor facility maintenance and contribute to the cleanliness of the store, both inside and out. You are on the front lines of ensuring our customers have an extraordinary shopping experience - without you, there would be nothing on the shelves!


We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differential/holiday pay, and a traditional pension and 401K plan to qualifying associates. You'll also have access to the base and its facilities, our Mass Transit program, and status as an employee of the DoD.


So what can you expect as a Stocker at the Exchange?

• Follow all safety guidelines and operating procedures
• Deliver extraordinary customer experience by engaging customers and prioritizing customer needs over tasks
• Unload, break-out and stock merchandise with efficiency and accuracy
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!


Job Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds (occasional lifting up to 50 pounds)
• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge

We offer the following benefits for this position:

• $10 Meal Allowance for Food Associates
• 7.5% shift differential for 2nd Shift
• 10% shift differential for 3rd Shift
• 25% Sunday Premium Pay
• Holiday Premium Pay (Double Pay)
• Mass Transportation Reimbursement
• Associate Transfer Program (ATP)
• Paid Military Leave
• Personal Accident Insurance
• FMLA & Administrative Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Take advantage of our tax-free shopping privileges on all Exchange merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Some of the benefits listed above are subject to specific shifts and approvals per internal policies. Please contact HR for details.


Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills

This is an INTERMITTENT (INT) position with a maximum of 20HRS rotating schedule and must be available to work weekends.

EXAMPLE OF SCHEDULE PER WEEK:

SUNDAY - OFF
MONDAY - 800AM - 1200PM
TUESDAY - 800AM - 1200PM
WEDNESDAY - 430PM - 830PM
THURSDAY - 430PM - 830PM
FRIDAY - 800AM - 1200PM
SATURDAY - OFF

*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO OPERATIONAL NEEDS.

Job Qualifications

Education: Elementary school education. Creditable job-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a 9 months for 9 months basis. Ability to operate moving and cleaning equipment.

If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.

Major Duties

Off-loads moderately heavy to heavy (up to 40 pounds, occasionally about 50 pounds) merchandise and supplies from incoming delivery trucks and other conveyances. Assists in unpacking merchandise and stocking shelves according to specific instructions.
Transports merchandise within the facility by hand, pallet jack, dolly, or hand truck.
Loads merchandise and supplies onto customer/delivery vehicles according to clear instructions.
Performs limited price marking of merchandise.
Runs hand and powered (walking and small, riding type, but not tractor/gang type) lawnmowers to cut grass; may clean small trees and bushes using hatchet, handsaw, or clipper.
Moves and arranges furniture, equipment, or fixtures as directed.
May collect and empty garbage cans, wash, and wax cars/trucks by hand or using powered buffer, or shovel snow from sidewalks.
Actively communicates/promotes the benefits of the Military Star credit card to customers in order to drive sales growth and increase customer loyalty. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Focus

We are seeking associates who have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer experience and a passion for serving those who serve, our Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as "the Exchange," is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.