Backroom Associate

Wild Birds Unlimited of Novato; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

No Late Nights

Thorough Training

Employee Discount

Community Partnerships

Nature-focused

Job summary

Wild Birds Unlimited in Novato, CA seeks a Backroom Associate to keep the backroom organized and stocked, support shipments, and assist customers. If you enjoy birds and nature, this is a hands-on role in a fast-paced retail setting.

Ideal candidates value dependability, punctuality, and physical stamina, with a passion for birds. The team offers friendly colleagues, a supportive environment, and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Dependability and punctuality are a must.
• Passion for birds and nature is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service: greet and assist customers with expert advice on bird feeding and nature products.
• Receive, unpack, and organize shipments of birding products.
• Maintain backroom cleanliness and inventory organization.
• Assist restocking the sales floor when needed.
• Accurately label products and track inventory levels.
• Collaborate with store staff to fulfill orders and prepare for pickup or shipment.
• Help maintain overall store organization and cleanliness.

Skills

Retail experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Dependability

Punctuality

Birds passion

Job description

LOOKING FOR BACKYARD BIRD AND NATURE LOVERS!

Job Summary

Are you passionate about nature and birding? Wild Birds Unlimited is seeking an organized and reliable Backroom Associate to support the store's operations. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that our backroom is well‑organized and stocked, which helps create a seamless experience for our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working behind the scenes, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service: Greet and assist customers, and provide expert advice on bird feeding, birdwatching, and nature-related products.1
• Receive, unpack, and organize shipments of birding products and merchandise.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the backroom, ensuring that inventory is properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assist with restocking the sales floor by replenishing merchandise when necessary.
• Accurately label products and track inventory levels.
• Collaborate with store associates to fulfill customer orders and prepare products for pickup or shipment.
• Help maintain overall store organization and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Dependability and punctuality are a must.
• Passion for birds and nature is a plus!

Company Overview

Wild Birds Unlimited is the first and largest franchise system of retail stores catering to backyard nature enthusiasts throughout North America. "We Bring People and Nature Together… and We Do It with Excellence!" is our mission and the very heart of our retail concept.

Why you will LOVE it here:

• We have the BEST HOURS IN RETAIL!
• Our store is a fun place to be.
• Our Customers are happy and excited when they come into the store because they are doing something they enjoy.
• We work together as a team and value everyone’s input as we strive to continually make the store and the customer experience better.

Compensation: $18.25 - $21.75 per hour

We bring joy into our customers' lives by sharing our passion for birds and knowledge about the hobby of backyard bird feeding. We bring people and nature together and we do it with excellence.

Mission, Vision and Values

Wild Birds Unlimited Mission

“We Bring People and Nature Together, and We Do It with Excellence.”

Wild Birds Unlimited Vision

We Bring Joy into our Customers’ Lives…by sharing our passion for birds and knowledge about the hobby of backyard bird feeding.
We will “Save the Song Birds” by inspiring our customers and communities into action.

Wild Birds Unlimited Values

• We Believein Being Honest, Ethical and Respectful with Everyone.
• We EmbraceDiversity in our Community.
• We Guaranteeour Products are of the Highest Quality, are Truly Effective and an Excellent Value.
• We SupportSustainably-produced Products whenever possible.
• We SupportLocal andNational Bird and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Organizations and Educational Programs.

Each Wild Birds Unlimited franchise location is privately owned and operated by Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees. The Wild Birds Unlimited franchise owner(s) are the employers at each store, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location. Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. is not an employer or joint employer of any Store Manager, Assistant Manager, or other staff member of a Wild Birds Unlimited Store Owner.

Some Perks of Joining Wild Birds Unlimited Include:

Flexible Scheduling

No Late Nights or Extended Holiday Hours

Thorough Training Program and Resources

Employee Discount

Community Partnerships

Nature-focused

I really enjoy working for WBU. It is a nontoxic, supportive work environment. Most customers are amazing and enjoy conversing about birds and nature. Can not recommend enough!

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