GC Retail Operations Associate Store 125

The Guitar Center Company

Pasadena (CA)

On-site

USD 23,074 - 41,892

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Gig leave

Medical benefits

401K plus company match

Mental health support

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

A leading music equipment retailer in Pasadena is seeking an Entry Level Operations Associate. The role involves managing shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks to enhance customer experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate collaboration, customer focus, and organizational skills. This part-time position offers a pay rate of $16.75/hr - $30.41/hr, alongside various benefits including gig leave and health support. Applicants should be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work in a loud environment for 5-8 hours.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks related to inventory control.
Manage shipping and receiving of gear and other items.
Conduct cycle counting of inventory.
Stock and merchandise according to planograms.
Print and place signage and price signs.
Ensure shrink awareness and control.
Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Initiative

Organizational Skills

Technology Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

GC Retail Operations Associate Store 125

Pay Rate: $16.75/hr - $30.41/hr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Why Guitar Center? Here’s just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non‑musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.

As our Operations Associate, you will be responsible for shipping and receiving stock/shipments, administering daily tasks, and ensuring product is merchandised so the customer has a great experience in our stores.

KEY QUALITIES

Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties. Good team player, able to build good working relationships with others.
Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and able to provide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers.
Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and take positive action without being requested to do so. Interested in learning about the entire business.
Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities, stay on track, and achieve goals. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail in a fast paced & high‑urgency environment. Able to complete tasks thoroughly in a timely manner. Able to protect assets and people by learning and implementing protocols and complying with guidelines.
Technology Skills: Able to navigate and learn new technology and retail systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks related to inventory control
Shipping and receiving of gear and other items
Cycle Counting of Inventory (preparation and execution)
Stocking and merchandising to a planogram
Printing and placing of signage and price signs (POP)
Shrink awareness and control
Additional duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must be able to work in a loud environment for 5‑8 hours
Must be able to work weekends, holiday, and evenings
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1‑818‑735‑8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

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