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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark

Senior ReStore Associate

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What they do

A Retail Sales Associate sells merchandise or products in a retail store. Provides information about store merchandise, assists customers with finding items and encourages sales.

$34,806 / year median in New Jersey

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Job Description

As a Senior ReStore Associate you will work as a team with store management, donation procurement and drivers to facilitate the completion of all store level tasks. You will perform a variety of tasks related to different departments of ReStore including cash register, Home Decor Merchandising, Furniture, building Materials, Storage, Warehouse and other store related areas and functions. This position requires lifting and moving large appliances, furniture, boxes, pallets and other goods from loading docks into the store and moving them around the store. Primary Duties and Responsibility include but not limited to: Assist all customers shopping at ReStore. Operate the cash register, scan items, bag merchandise and make/provide change for purchases. Work with store management to meet daily and weekly sales goals. Stock and refill register area inventory. Including keeping the area clean and actively putting things in their place. Greet customers and provide an enjoyable shopping experience for all customers. Respond to customer requests in a timely manner. Use dollies, forklift (if certified), hand trucks, pallet jacks to move donated and priced merchandise out to the sales floor. Merchandise goods on the sales floor. This includes putting up signage. Creating signage if necessary. Routine inventory counts on all goods on the Sales floor. Create tags, print tags, laminate tags and restock tags as necessary. Maintain an effective working relationship with ReStore staff, volunteers, Habitat homeowners and ReStore customers. Complete daily organizational/cleaning tasks Cleaning out donation processing area Merchandise Donated goods on Sales Floor Develop Planograms, Vignettes and work with management to develop creative ways to sell donated merchandise. Perform the following physical behaviors continuously throughout their shift: standing, walking, handling, reaching horizontally, reaching above the shoulder, grasping firmly and pushing buttons. Complete indoor housekeeping functions including cleaning, dusting, mopping and emptying trash in all areas of the store. Work with a variety of cleaning supplies and chemicals. Some functions will require the use of a ladder Use Personal Protective Equipment where necessary. Follow all safety standards and regulations as per Employee Handbook. Adhere to all Policies in the Habitat For Humanity of Kenilworth Handbook. Must be able to complete other duties as assigned by ReStore Management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional customer service experience. Work is performed in a retail/warehouse environment. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to spend the majority of the day in the warehouse. Ability to spend majority of the day standing or moving about ReStore. Work may require climbing ladders, considerable standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Forklift Certification is a plus. (Not required.)
Benefits:
This position is eligible for medical, vacation, sick time, and holidays as well as quarterly sales bonuses.
Pay:
$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person