KEY HOLDER

Houchens-Food-Group-Inc; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Ace Hardware is seeking a Key Holder to support store operations in La Porte, IN. You will oversee shift activities in the absence of management and ensure consistent customer service. This role requires reliable performance in opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and inventory control.

Ideal candidates bring 6 months to 1 year in retail, strong computer skills, and the ability to take initiative. A valid driver license is required, with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months-1 year of retail experience.
• Technically proficient in computer systems including related software.
• Gather and analyze data and maintain accurate records.
• Take initiative, assume responsibility, and execute thoroughly.
• Interact with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company's insurance carrier's standards.

Responsibilities

• Open and/or close the store as dictated by schedule.
• In the absence of management, act as Manager on Duty and direct the store team.
• Resolve and/or report issues pertaining to the shift including staff, customers, product issues.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures and model safety.
• Perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

Skills

Retail experience

Computer proficiency

Data gathering & analysis

Initiative & responsibility

Interpersonal communication

Driver license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

Reports to: Store Manager, Assistant Manager

Direct Reports: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Upholds the Core Values as determined by the management team. Primary responsibility for all positions with Houchens Ace Hardware is to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. The Key Holder is responsible for the overall direction of store associates and coordination of store operations in the absence of key store management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for opening and/or closing the store as dictated by schedule
• In the absence of management staff, serves as the "Manager on Duty" by directing the store team, and adhering to company directed policies and procedures as they relate to the store operations; receiving of merchandise, store opening and closing processes, cash register transactions, daily cash reconciliation, and inventory control.
• Resolve and/or report any issues pertaining the shift including employee, customer, product issues, etc.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures, and serves as role model for safety.
• Other assigned tasks as directed by Supervision

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months-1 year of retail experience.
• Technically proficient in computer systems including related software
• Gather and analyze data and maintain accurate records.
• Take initiative, assume responsibility, and execute thoroughly.
• Interact with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company's insurance carrier's standards.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.