Associate, Operations Utility

The Guitar Center Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Associate discounts on product

Tuition reimbursement program

Health Savings Account with employer

Job summary

Guitar Center Kansas City is seeking a Warehouse/Housekeeping Associate to keep the facility clean and orderly, including floors, equipment, and common areas.

You will perform general housekeeping, operate floor scrubber, assist with inventory, and support safety and loss prevention policies. Flexibility with shifts is expected.

No prior experience required; a High School diploma or GED is preferred; benefits include health insurance, 401(k), discounts, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry level; zero years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships while working toward solutions.

Responsibilities

• Performs general housekeeping as directed.
• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, and/or scrubbing.
• Supports and follows all Loss Prevention and Safety policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as assigned.
• Maintains and operates floor scrubber equipment; coordinates with Tennant and Maintenance for issues.
• Maintains inventory of propane used for floor scrubbers and communicates replenishment needs.
• Assists with Case Seal operations on high-volume days or as needed.
• Maintains flexibility with work hours and shift assignments during Safety Week.
• Cleans exterior lower-level windows on the west and north sides of the building.
• Daily computer usage.
• Daily motorized cart usage.

Skills

Collaboration

Customer focus

Initiative

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Floor Scrubber

Broom & Dust Pan

Trash Compactor

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this job is to keep the warehouse clean and in orderly condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Performs general housekeeping as directed.
• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, and/or scrubbing.
• Supports and follows all Loss Prevention and Safety policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as assigned.
• leans and maintains floor scrubber equipment to ensure proper operation. Works with Tennant and Maintenance regarding operational issues with the equipment.
• Maintains accurate inventory of propane used for floor scrubbers and communicates replenishment needs, as necessary.
• Assists with Case Seal operations on high-volume days or as needed based on business demands.
• Maintains flexibility with work hours and shift assignments during Safety Week, including working additional hours and supporting various shifts as needed.
• Cleans exterior lower-level windows on the west and north sides of the building.
• Daily computer usage.
• Daily motorized cart usage.

ABOUT GUITAR CENTER

Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 300 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:

You should love where you work! That means competitive pay, a host of benefits, and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Here are some other benefits we offer:

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching contribution
• Associate discounts on product
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short & Long term disability
• Mental health resources
• Fertility support and specific offerings for our Trans community
• Accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hyatt Legal Planning & Services
• Monthly engagement and culture events
• Rewards and recognition programs

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry level; zero years of relevant work experience
• Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Able to build relationships with others by offering help and providing suggestions for improvement.
• Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles and the importance of providing an excellent customer experience. Keeps customers in mind when designing or executing processes or procedures.
• Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and assess, prioritize and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to take positive action without being requested to do so. Focuses on ongoing learning and development.
• Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means with diverse people in a clear, concise, and courteous manner. Able to demonstrate respect to others, surroundings, and self. Able to read and comprehend instructions.
• Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities such as projects, stay on track, and achieve goals. Able to establish a systematic course of action to achieve an objective. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail. Able to complete tasks thoroughly in a timely manner.
• Technology Skills: Able to navigate technology systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Forklift
• Floor Scrubber
• Broom and Dust Pan
• Trash Compactor

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Warehouse environment, subject to moderate temperature changes. There are minimal health hazards due to working on or around a forklift.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements.

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