Seasonal Retail Sales Floor Support - Downtown Seattle Rack
Nordstrom · Seattle, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness Development$22.55–$23.45/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the job description.
First, there is no explicit "About the role" heading, but we can create a section for introductory paragraph: "Are you ready to thrive..." etc. That's about the role.
Responsibilities: The "A day in the life for Sales and Customer Service ..." and "A day in a life for Stock Support and Fulfillment…" contain duties. Also earlier bullet points: "You’ll ensure a quick and easy customer experience and keep the store clean and clutter free." etc.
We need to list duties as
- .
Requirements: maybe "You own this if you have…" list of attributes: Clear, effective communication..., Accountability..., Organizational skills..., ability to work flexible schedule.
Qualifications: maybe not explicit; could be same as requirements? But we need to include only if content. There's no separate qualifications list; maybe we can skip Qualifications.
Skills: maybe the same as requirements? But we can treat "Clear, effective communication..." as Skills. However we need to avoid duplication. The instruction: Use sections only when posting has real, specific content. We can combine similar content into one section maybe "Requirements" and "Skills". But we need to decide.
Better: Use sections: About the role (intro), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (skills/attributes), Benefits, Pay. Schedule: maybe not explicit; there is "ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs" but that's a requirement, not schedule details. No explicit schedule like shift times. So we should not create Schedule section.
Qualifications: maybe not present; we can omit.
Thus output sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (or Skills), Benefits, Pay.
We need to use
for each section heading. Inside sections: use
for prose,
- for lists.
We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal notices, application instructions, cookie/navigation, etc. Must remove duplicated lines.
We need to include Pay range: "$22.55 - $23.45 Hourly". Also note that pay ranges may differ etc. We should include that as prose.
Benefits: list items: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away, Life Insurance and Disability, Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources, plus mention performance-based incentives/bonuses, 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, etc. Need to preserve all substantive info. The benefits paragraph: "Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf"
We should keep the URL? It's a link; but we are to output only HTML fragment, we could include maybe? The instruction didn't forbid links. It said preserve all substantive information. So we can include the URL as plain text or as a link. Probably plain text is fine.
We must remove boilerplate like "Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser:" maybe that's considered instructional but it's part of benefits description. It's not boilerplate like EEO. It's specific to benefits. I'd keep it.
Now Responsibilities: need to capture all duties from both sections.
Let's extract:
From intro: "You’ll ensure a quick and easy customer experience and keep the store clean and clutter free." Also "Flexibility is key, as you may occasionally work in different areas of the store to maintain the cleanliness of the floor and stockrooms and help customers find great deals." Also "We have roles available in Sales, Customer Service, Stock, and Fulfillment departments." That's more about roles.
Then "A day in the life for Sales and Customer Service … Work with the team to ensure the salesfloor stays "runway ready", and is sized and filled in through re-merchandising and straightening throughout the dayAssist customers when cashiering with a variety of transactions across different platforms (in-store, online and mobile), which includes operating a point-of-sale system, bagging items of all size, handling bulky sometimes heavy items including boxes, and ensuring a seamless and friendly experienceCreate a smooth fitting room experience when supporting as a fitting room attendant by greeting and assisting customers and sorting and returning clothing to the floorCreate a clean and clutter-free customer experience by sorting and returning clothing to the salesfloorKeep the stockrooms organized and ensure merchandise is properly checked in and accurately ticketedDemonstrate expertise in all technologies used in the store environmentAdhere to all operational, merchandise and asset protection standardsPromote initiatives like our Nordstrom Rewards program"
Then "A day in a life for Stock Support and Fulfillment… Receive, unload freight, unpack and deliver newly arrived merchandise to selling departmentsFulfill customer orders in a timely manner following quality standards Prepare and ship customer’s orders following quality, packing and shipping standards Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process and research merchandise shipments in accordance with our inventory control processes Assist in maintaining clean and organized selling floors and stockrooms Provide general support to the store, e.g. set up special events, organize backroom, markdowns, and relocate store fixtures"
We need to split into sensible list items. Some sentences are concatenated without spaces; we need to parse.
Let's manually create list items:
- Ensure a quick and easy customer experience and keep the store clean and clutter free.
- Occasionally work in different areas of the store to maintain cleanliness of the floor and stockrooms and help customers find great deals.
- Work with the team to ensure the sales floor stays "runway ready", and is sized and filled in through re-merchandising and straightening throughout the day.
- Assist customers when cashiering with a variety of transactions across different platforms (in-store, online and mobile), which includes operating a point-of-sale system, bagging items of all size, handling bulky sometimes heavy items including boxes, and ensuring a seamless and friendly experience.
- Create a smooth fitting room experience when supporting as a fitting room attendant by greeting and assisting customers and sorting and returning clothing to the floor.
- Create a clean and clutter-free customer experience by sorting and returning clothing to the sales floor.
- Keep the stockrooms organized and ensure merchandise is properly checked in and accurately ticketed.
- Demonstrate expertise in all technologies used in the store environment.
- Adhere to all operational, merchandise and asset protection standards.
- Promote initiatives like the Nordstrom Rewards program.
- Receive, unload freight, unpack and deliver newly arrived merchandise to selling departments.
- Fulfill customer orders in a timely manner following quality standards.
- Prepare and ship customer’s orders following quality, packing and shipping standards.
- Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process and research merchandise shipments in accordance with inventory control processes.
- Assist in maintaining clean and organized selling floors and stockrooms.
- Provide general support to the store, e.g., set up special events, organize backroom, markdowns, and relocate store fixtures.
Also "We have roles available in Sales, Customer Service, Stock, and Fulfillment departments." Could be a responsibility? It's more about role availability. Could be included in About the role.
Now Requirements/Skills: "You own this if you have… Clear, effective communication with strong interpersonal skillsAccountability, initiative and a high level of ownershipOrganizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentThe ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs Physical Requirements Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers.Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pullingHandle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head.Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 poundsStock and Fulfillment Only: Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds"
We need to separate into list items.
Let's parse:
- Clear, effective communication with strong interpersonal skills
- Accountability, initiative and a high level of ownership
- Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- Physical Requirements:
- Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers.
- Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head.
- Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds
- Stock and Fulfillment Only: Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
We could keep Physical Requirements as a subsection but we only have
- . Could embed as list items. Now Benefits: list items. From benefits paragraph: "Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more." We need to separate. Let's create list: - Medical/Vision - Dental - Retirement and Paid Time Away - Life Insurance and Disability - Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources - Performance-based incentives/bonuses (eligible) - 401k - Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options - PTO accruals - Holidays - More benefits (as per overview) Also include note about eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. And link to PDF. We'll include that as prose after list. Pay: "$22.55 - $23.45 Hourly" plus note: "Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience." Now About the role: combine introductory sentences: "Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? As a Nordstrom Rack team member, you'll be continuously moving and collaborating with teammates to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all customers. You’ll ensure a quick and easy customer experience and keep the store clean and clutter free. Flexibility is key, as you may occasionally work in different areas of the store to maintain the cleanliness of the floor and stockrooms and help customers find great deals. We have roles available in Sales, Customer Service, Stock, and Fulfillment departments. Apply now and discuss which role interests you most during the interview process." But we must not include application instructions like "Apply now and discuss which role interests you most during the interview process." That's application instruction; we should remove it. Also "Apply now" is instruction. So we should remove that sentence. Also "Apply now and discuss which role interests you most during the
- for lists.
We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal notices, application instructions, cookie/navigation, etc. Must remove duplicated lines.
We need to include Pay range: "$22.55 - $23.45 Hourly". Also note that pay ranges may differ etc. We should include that as prose.
Benefits: list items: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away, Life Insurance and Disability, Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources, plus mention performance-based incentives/bonuses, 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, etc. Need to preserve all substantive info. The benefits paragraph: "Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf"
We should keep the URL? It's a link; but we are to output only HTML fragment, we could include maybe? The instruction didn't forbid links. It said preserve all substantive information. So we can include the URL as plain text or as a link. Probably plain text is fine.
We must remove boilerplate like "Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser:" maybe that's considered instructional but it's part of benefits description. It's not boilerplate like EEO. It's specific to benefits. I'd keep it.
Now Responsibilities: need to capture all duties from both sections.
Let's extract:
From intro: "You’ll ensure a quick and easy customer experience and keep the store clean and clutter free." Also "Flexibility is key, as you may occasionally work in different areas of the store to maintain the cleanliness of the floor and stockrooms and help customers find great deals." Also "We have roles available in Sales, Customer Service, Stock, and Fulfillment departments." That's more about roles.
Then "A day in the life for Sales and Customer Service … Work with the team to ensure the salesfloor stays "runway ready", and is sized and filled in through re-merchandising and straightening throughout the dayAssist customers when cashiering with a variety of transactions across different platforms (in-store, online and mobile), which includes operating a point-of-sale system, bagging items of all size, handling bulky sometimes heavy items including boxes, and ensuring a seamless and friendly experienceCreate a smooth fitting room experience when supporting as a fitting room attendant by greeting and assisting customers and sorting and returning clothing to the floorCreate a clean and clutter-free customer experience by sorting and returning clothing to the salesfloorKeep the stockrooms organized and ensure merchandise is properly checked in and accurately ticketedDemonstrate expertise in all technologies used in the store environmentAdhere to all operational, merchandise and asset protection standardsPromote initiatives like our Nordstrom Rewards program"
Then "A day in a life for Stock Support and Fulfillment… Receive, unload freight, unpack and deliver newly arrived merchandise to selling departmentsFulfill customer orders in a timely manner following quality standards Prepare and ship customer’s orders following quality, packing and shipping standards Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process and research merchandise shipments in accordance with our inventory control processes Assist in maintaining clean and organized selling floors and stockrooms Provide general support to the store, e.g. set up special events, organize backroom, markdowns, and relocate store fixtures"
We need to split into sensible list items. Some sentences are concatenated without spaces; we need to parse.
Let's manually create list items:
- Ensure a quick and easy customer experience and keep the store clean and clutter free.
- Occasionally work in different areas of the store to maintain cleanliness of the floor and stockrooms and help customers find great deals.
- Work with the team to ensure the sales floor stays "runway ready", and is sized and filled in through re-merchandising and straightening throughout the day.
- Assist customers when cashiering with a variety of transactions across different platforms (in-store, online and mobile), which includes operating a point-of-sale system, bagging items of all size, handling bulky sometimes heavy items including boxes, and ensuring a seamless and friendly experience.
- Create a smooth fitting room experience when supporting as a fitting room attendant by greeting and assisting customers and sorting and returning clothing to the floor.
- Create a clean and clutter-free customer experience by sorting and returning clothing to the sales floor.
- Keep the stockrooms organized and ensure merchandise is properly checked in and accurately ticketed.
- Demonstrate expertise in all technologies used in the store environment.
- Adhere to all operational, merchandise and asset protection standards.
- Promote initiatives like the Nordstrom Rewards program.
- Receive, unload freight, unpack and deliver newly arrived merchandise to selling departments.
- Fulfill customer orders in a timely manner following quality standards.
- Prepare and ship customer’s orders following quality, packing and shipping standards.
- Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process and research merchandise shipments in accordance with inventory control processes.
- Assist in maintaining clean and organized selling floors and stockrooms.
- Provide general support to the store, e.g., set up special events, organize backroom, markdowns, and relocate store fixtures.
Also "We have roles available in Sales, Customer Service, Stock, and Fulfillment departments." Could be a responsibility? It's more about role availability. Could be included in About the role.
Now Requirements/Skills: "You own this if you have… Clear, effective communication with strong interpersonal skillsAccountability, initiative and a high level of ownershipOrganizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentThe ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs Physical Requirements Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers.Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pullingHandle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head.Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 poundsStock and Fulfillment Only: Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds"
We need to separate into list items.
Let's parse:
- Clear, effective communication with strong interpersonal skills
- Accountability, initiative and a high level of ownership
- Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- Physical Requirements:
- Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers.
- Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head.
- Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds
- Stock and Fulfillment Only: Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
We could keep Physical Requirements as a subsection but we only have