Yard Associate- Junction City

Locally owned and operated.

Benefits

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee discounts
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the role

Yard associates are expected to maintain a positive representation of Waters Hardware by providing an outstanding customer service experience consistent with company values. The main task of a yard associate is to assist customers and maintain a clean and efficient lumberyard. They should be willing to continually learn and expand their knowledge of the retail industry.

You might be a great fit if you enjoy serving others, making a difference in your community, helping others, working in teams, and are motivated to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, both in person and on the phone, answering their questions, helping them find merchandise, and suggesting add-on sales that will help them complete their project. This may also include processing special orders.
• Knowledge of point-of-sale systems in order to assist with price lookup, special orders, and order entry.
• Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a clean and orderly lumberyard, which will include housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Notify customers of upcoming promotions and new products.
• Assist in taking regular inventory of stock.
• Assist with loading customer’s vehicles. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
• Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber stacks.
• Help yard staff with other tasks as needed.
• Be vigilant to identify shoplifters and other types of theft. Respond with appropriate action, according to store policy.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills and professional attitude.
• A working knowledge of the products in the store with a willingness to continue to learn.
• Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
• Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.
• Understand how to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs on a regular basis.

Goals

• Continually expand knowledge of all departments, both in the lumberyard and retail store.
• Become a versatile employee, able to help in other areas as needed.
• After enough experience, become a mentor to new employees and help them understand products and retail concepts.