Retail Sales Associate - Paint Department

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

Retail Sales Associate, Paint Department

Location: Milford, MA
Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Fridays required, with some Saturdays
Pay: $17 to $20 per hour, based on experience
Department: Retail Operations
Reports To: Store Manager / Assistant Manager

About Koopman Lumber

Koopman Lumber is a family-owned building materials supplier founded in Massachusetts in 1939. We serve professional contractors, builders, and homeowners with quality products, expert advice, and dependable service.

Our employees take pride in working safely, supporting one another, and providing best-in-class customer service.

About the Role

We are seeking a friendly and dependable Retail Sales Associate to join the Paint Department at our Milford location.

This is a part-time, hands-on position that combines customer service, paint mixing, sales support, inventory management, and general department upkeep. You will assist both do-it-yourself customers and professional painters with selecting the right products for their projects.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers and provide friendly, professional assistance. 
• Help customers select paint, stains, supplies, and related products. 
• Mix and tint paint accurately according to customer specifications. 
• Recommend additional products to support customer projects. 
• Process cash, credit, charge-account, and gift-card transactions. 
• Receive, inspect, and put away incoming merchandise. 
• Stock shelves and maintain attractive, organized product displays. 
• Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock items or discrepancies. 
• Keep the paint department and mixing equipment clean, organized, and safe. 
• Maintain knowledge of products, pricing, and current promotions. 
• Follow all company safety procedures and product-handling guidelines. 
• Support other store departments and operations as needed.

Requirements:

 

What We’re Looking For

• Strong customer service and communication skills. 
• Dependable attendance and availability to work Fridays and some Saturdays. 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment. 
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when mixing paint and processing transactions. 
• Basic math skills and the ability to follow product instructions accurately. 
• A friendly, team-oriented attitude. 
• Previous retail, paint, hardware, or customer service experience is preferred but not required. 
• Willingness to learn about paint products, applications, and color-matching procedures. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain physically active for extended periods. 
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and stocking. 
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to safely handle paint cans, merchandise, and department equipment. 

Why Join Koopman Lumber?

• Competitive pay of $17 to $20 per hour, based on experience. 
• Weekly pay. 
• Employee discount. 
• Hands-on product training and development. 
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 
• A supportive, team-oriented environment with a long-standing family-owned company. 

How to Apply

Apply directly through this posting or visit koopmanlumber.com/contact/careers.

Questions may be directed to Ben Doyle-Pita at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Koopman Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. We value a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees