Part-time Warehouse Associate/Stocker

Forcht Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

My Favorite Things is hiring a part-time Warehouse Associate/Stocker to assist with warehouse, stocking, and shipping/receiving tasks in a retail setting. This role involves helping customers and team members load and unload heavy and potentially fragile merchandise for display and purchase, with lifting up to 80 pounds.

The position also includes supporting displays, processing incoming products, rotating stock, and resolving customer questions, with a schedule that requires Saturday

Qualifications

• High School or better.
• 1 year: Prior experience in a warehouse, stocking, shipping/receiving job is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads merchandise including furniture.
• Unpack and relocate merchandise for storage and placement of goods.
• Keeps warehouse clean and orderly by reorganizing and tracking stock.
• Working knowledge of proper lifting techniques (up to 80 pounds).
• Assist in floor resets, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Oversee packing and unpacking items to be stocked.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Assist in processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that each customer is greeted and acknowledged.

Education

High School or better

Job description

My Favorite Things is hiring a part-time Warehouse Associate/Stocker to assist with warehouse, stocking, and shipping/receiving tasks in a retail setting. This individual will be responsible for helping customers and other team members load and unload heavy and potentially fragile merchandise for display and purchase, and should have the ability to push/pull/lift up to 80 pounds. The Warehouse Associate/Stocker will also assist other team members with building and repairing displays, processing incoming products, rotating stock, and resolving customer issues or questions.

Schedule

We are currently hiring for a part-time day shift schedule that requires Saturday availability.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Loads and unloads merchandise including furniture.
• Unpack and relocate merchandise for storage and placement of goods.
• Keeps warehouse clean and orderly by reorganizing and tracking stock.
• Working knowledge of proper lifting techniques (up to 80 pounds).
• Assist in floor resets, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Oversee packing and unpacking items to be stocked.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Assist in processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that each customer is greeted and acknowledged.

Physical Demands and Abilities

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to lift large or heavy items (I.e. mirrors, art, rugs, lamps, furniture, etc.) and assist with loading and unloading merchandise.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will be able to understand.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity through use of typing on a keyboard, sorting through paperwork, reaching and grabbing objects, cutting paper or ribbon, or tying ribbon and bows.
• Ability to lift, stack and maneuver objects and boxes.
• Ability to climb a step ladder and reach for objects above the head.
• Ability to operate standard business equipment such as a fax, computer, printer, copier, inventory scanning system, and cash register system, HR time approval system, etc.
• Ability to travel to other locations as needed.
• Must be able to work on a flexible schedule that at times may include late working hours or weekend hours.

Note

This document and the statements contained within it are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

EOE

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and as such, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe employment, training, and promotional opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, color, gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, status as a transgender individual, and sexual orientation), sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status or membership in the armed services, or any other consideration that is protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Prior experience in a warehouse, stocking, shipping/receiving job is strongly preferred.

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