Gift / Processing Associate

Gift / Processing Associate

Commerce Charter Twp, Michigan Retail

Join a dynamic and fast growing team!

The gift and home dcor department is growing and is looking for help.

About Us:

We are a locally owned and operated chain of Ace Hardware stores and it is our mission to promote the "Neighbors Serving Neighbors" environment. Our culture celebrates employee creativity and ideas, all while delivering an outstanding customer experience. With a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes diversity, we are investing in our employees, along with the growth of our company. We also celebrate a culture of recognition, encouraging employees to recognize and thank one another for remarkable behavior.

General Summary:

At Ace Hardware of Walnut Lake, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences by providing high-quality products and services. The Processing/Receiving team is responsible for handling all dropship products and ensuring that our department is fully stocked, well-organized, and merchandised. This role involves processing items from receipt to display, conducting light merchandising tasks, maintaining the cleanliness and order of department floors, shelves, and fixtures, and ensuring that all products are properly labeled. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player who takes pride in accuracy and efficiency, with a focus on customer satisfaction. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team and help us achieve our goal to "Amaze Every Customer Every Time."

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately process and prepare merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
• Inspect incoming merchandise and document any damages
• Price every item while considering freight charges and margins
• Assist in ensuring that signage, product display and cleanliness are addressed and maintained at an acceptable standard
• Maintain merchandise presentation, pricing and the accuracy of inventory levels
• Enthusiastically encourage teamwork within the store and with all other departments
• Promote customer service as the #1 priority

Benefits:

• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Generous Employee Discount
• Ongoing paid Training and Development
• Fantastic Team Environment

We are proud to be the only locally owned Ace store in the area - our associates find themselves in an engaging environment where they are free of corporate handcuffs and are empowered to do their job without red tape. We have one simple mission and we are simply "Neighbors Serving Neighbors."

Position Requirements:

• Strong computer skills
• Willingness to learn a vast knowledge of consumable products
• Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Able to walk, reach, climb ladders, and bend to perform job duties
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Visual merchandising experience is a plus