Laborer - Elmendorf AFB Express (21+)

Aafes; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation/Sick leave

401K plan

Job summary

Aafes in Anchorage seeks a Laborer (Stocker) to unload, stock, and price merchandise across departments, while maintaining store cleanliness. You will engage customers, listen to their needs, and help them find the right products with friendly service.

Responsibilities include following safety guidelines, supporting a fast-paced stocking routine, and working under supervision to ensure accurate replenishment. Flexible scheduling and basic benefits accompany employment with the Exchange.

Qualifications

• Education: Elementary school education or equivalent.
• Experience in customer-focused roles is beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Unload, move, stock, and price merchandise across departments.
• Deliver a positive customer experience by engaging customers and addressing needs.
• Follow safety guidelines and keep the store clean and organized.
• Cross-train and assist in other areas as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Education

Elementary school education

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

As a Laborer (Stocker) at the Exchange, you are responsible for efficiently unloading, moving, stocking, and pricing merchandise which ranges across a wide variety of items across all departments. You will perform minor facility maintenance and contribute to the cleanliness of the store, both inside and out. You are on the front lines of ensuring our customers have an extraordinary shopping experience – without you, there would be nothing on the shelves!

We offer flexible scheduling, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, vacation/sick leave and a 401K plan to qualifying associates. You’ll also have access to the installation and its facilities. As well as status as an employee of the DoD.

So what can you expect as a Laborer (Stocker) – Express at the Exchange?

• Follow all safety guidelines and operating procedures
• Deliver extraordinary customer experience by engaging customers and prioritizing customer needs over tasks
• Unload, break-out and stock merchandise with efficiency and accuracy
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer
• Under close supervision of the manager or other designated supervisor, replenishes stock on the sales floor as part of the early morning stocking crew. Performs a variety of manual tasks involving moderately heavy physical effort.

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as “the Exchange,” is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.

Job Qualifications

Education: Elementary school education. Creditable job-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a 9 months for 9 months basis. Ability to operate moving and cleaning equipment.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds (occasional lifting up to 50 pounds)
• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Previous Convenience Store/Gas Station experience preferred