Asset Protection Associate

Michaels Stores; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Michaels Stores is seeking a Security Associate at the Kernersville Distribution Center to protect assets and enforce safety policies. You will control access, monitor CCTV and alarms, investigate incidents, and perform audits to safeguard people and merchandise.

Flexible to work overtime as needed in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Role includes after-hours communications, first aid assistance, and adherence to Michaels’ safety policies in a climate-controlled office with a busy warehouse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional related training/certification is a plus.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn security systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong phone communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Protect Michaels’ assets by maintaining safety policies and procedures.
• Control inbound and outbound trailer and automobile traffic; ensure proper documentation and load bars/straps.
• Manage card access and badge systems; perform end of shift bag checks.
• Investigate incidents and accidents and document them appropriately.
• Monitor CCTV, alarms, and access control; respond to emergencies and notify relevant parties.
• Support After Hours program and communicate delivery issues to stores.
• Assist in safety orientation and maintain safety awareness programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Phone communication

Security awareness

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related training/certification is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Artistree/CAF-Kernersville

Performs scheduled and ongoing tasks to protect Michaels’ assets by maintaining safety policies and procedures, as well as security.

• Controls inbound and outbound trailer and automobile traffic. Ensures proper documentation has been completed and load bars/straps are installed before a trailer/delivery enters or leaves the facility.
• Maintains and manage card access and badge systems and building key control and equipment key systems. Performs “end of shift” bag checks.
• Investigates incidents and accidents that occur in the facility and documents them appropriately in an incident/accident report.
• Performs various daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits and tasks regarding safety and security of the facility and all personnel within.
• Maintains the department’s code of conduct and confidentiality while adhering to all Michaels’ safety and security policies and procedures.
• Supports the “After Hours” program, which includes receiving calls on Trailer deliveries and communicating by phone and email with retail stores with notifications of delivery issues.
• Responds to medical and other emergencies and provides first aid or any assistance when needed.
• Monitors all fire, intrusion, and access control systems. Responds to and notifies all appropriate individuals and agencies when alarms have been received. Monitors and maintains CCTV system and cameras on a regular basis.
• Maintains safety awareness programs and helps to resolve any safety concerns received from these programs. Aids in maintaining all aspects of safety in the facility and reports all unsafe conditions or unsafe acts by other team members. Assists in safety orientations for all new team members to inform them of Michaels’s safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional related training/certification is a plus

Minimum Special Certifications Or Technical Skills

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite and the ability to learn other related systems in support of the role

Other

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong phone communication skills are essential
• General understanding of the Distribution Center workflow and familiarity with building layout
• Effective organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Able to adjust well to varying pace of work and stay focused at all times
• Flexible to work overtime before and after shift as needed in accordance with business needs

Preferred Type Of Experience The Job Requires

• 1+ years of related experience is preferred, providing support to an organization of similar scope and complexity

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing/walking, both in the office area and within the warehouse
• Regular sitting when working in an office environment (including Trailer Control Center)
• Occasional reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
• Occasional lifting/carrying of items of varying weight to perform tasks
• Repetitive motion and movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Work Environment

• This position is based in a climate-controlled office but will have regular exposure to the warehouse, which features extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits
• Regular exposure to moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment when in the warehouse

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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