Retail Warehouse Associate 1

Full-time: 40 hours per week
Primary Team Leader: Store Manager
FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Location: Overland Park / Lenexa, KS area
Direct Reports: None

Job Summary: Retail Warehouse Associates I are responsible for greeting, assisting and answering customer questions about products, materials and communicating the Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City mission. They work in partnership with the team to ensure efficient service to customers and enhancing the stores atmosphere. Provides support in the handling and processing of inventory.

Responsibilities:

  • Interact with customers in a friendly, helpful manner, finding answers to their questions and making their experience enjoyable.
  • Operate the cash register with appropriate cash handling policies and procedures.
  • Convey store policies and procedures to customers in a straightforward manner.
  • Assist the team in the maintenance and upkeep of the store.
  • Follow all safety procedures
  • Create and maintain effective sales displays, including clear and visible pricing and signage.
  • Lead and work closely with volunteers and court-ordered community service workers; insures that the volunteer program is successful by contributing to a positive, supportive atmosphere and encouraging volunteer engagement.
  • Assist with the receiving, processing and stocking of materials; spending a majority of your day moving material off trucks and throughout the facility.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Friendly, outgoing, helpful attitude;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Maturity, responsibility and reliability to perform with minimal supervision;
  • Honesty and integrity in handling retail sales revenue;
  • Basic math skills with computer and cash register literacy;
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis;
  • Knowledge of building materials and home improvement a plus;
  • Ability to work in a warehouse environment with limited climate controls:
  • Bilingual ability is helpful, but not necessary;
  • 18 years or older;

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Individual may be required to sit or stand as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface at various times throughout the day. The individual may reach above shoulder heights or below the waist or lift as required to file documents, store materials or move materials on the job site throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. Individual may be subject to intermittent moderate noise levels.

GENERAL:

Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned and is subject to change at any time.

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation (commensurate with experience).  We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees and strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume to applicants@habitatkc.org.

 

EOE