Part-time Retail Employee - Early Morning

Container Store; City of White Plains, City of Yonkers (NY, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Employee/Project Specialist for early morning shifts. This role is pivotal in ensuring customers enjoy an exceptional shopping experience, whether in-store or during curbside pickups. You will engage with customers, assist them with their organizational challenges, and maintain the store's visual standards. The position requires flexibility, a customer-centric approach, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about retail and enjoy connecting with people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be available for early morning shifts starting between 5am and 6am.
• Retail sales experience is a plus, along with strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks, lift boxes, and merchandise products efficiently.
• Engage with customers to suggest solutions for their organizational needs.
• Maintain the sales floor and assist with cleaning routines around the store.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Retail Sales Experience

Strong Computer Skills

Flexibility in Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

The Retail Employee / Project Specialist Early Morning shifts is responsible for performing a range of duties that ensures our customers have an amazing experience whether shopping in our store or picking up an order.

• This role will require early morning shifts starting between 5am and 6am.
• A $2 per hour differential will be paid for early morning shifts scheduled to begin between 5:00 am - 7:00 am and spent unloading trucks and merchandising the store prior to the store opening.
• Additional shifts may be available in order processing, registers and sales and would include daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Works merchandise processing during early morning or evenings (based on the schedule), unloading trucks, lifting boxes, merchandising products, climbing ladders, and working at a safe but fast pace.
• Welcomes and greets all customers either as Host in the front entrance or throughout the store.
• Connects with our customers throughout the store suggesting solutions to their organizational challenges.
• Designs and sells custom closets and other storage and organization solutions.
• Serves as a register person with strong focus on providing a great customer experience during check out.
• Introduces and enrolls customers in our rewards program.
• Maintains the Sales Floor – keeping shelves full and presented according to our brand standards.
• Supports carryout to our customers cars whether through curbside or in the parking lot/garages.
• Assists with cleaning routines around the store – including dusting, restrooms and vacuuming.
• Processes customers’ orders for curbside pick-up and/or delivery.
• Organizes the stockroom, ensuring it is well-maintained to support selling efforts of the store.
• Adheres to the time expectations established for the role, performing tasks with accuracy and timeliness, while exhibiting pace and attention to detail.
• Actively engages with customers to solve their organizational challenges.

Qualifications

• Available for early morning shifts starting between 5am and 6am.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Retail sales experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills.
• Enjoys engaging with people and connecting with customers.
• Understands retail is an ever-changing industry and requires flexibility in scheduling.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.