Retail Stock Associate (Early Morning) - Orland Square

Gap; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid time off

Volunteer hours

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Gap is hiring to execute merchandising and stockroom operations, ensuring a neat, organized sales floor and seamless back-of-house flow. You will help deliver an engaging customer experience and support store merchandising plans.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Prioritizing stock control, customer service, and operational efficiency is key.

Qualifications

• Good communicator with the ability to engage with the team and customers to meet goals.
• Problem solver focused on continuous improvement and openness to feedback.
• Organized with strong time management skills.
• Courteous and professional in interactions with internal and external customers.
• Ability to gather information and learn procedures on the job.
• Willing to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maximize store sales growth by maintaining stockroom and sales floor and guiding product flow to create an engaging customer experience.
• Receive and process shipments, stock merchandising, and support sales floor, fitting room, and checkout as needed.
• Assist and support execution of merchandising floor plans.
• Leverage omni-channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
• Maintain awareness of current product in all departments.
• Provide excellent service with a positive attitude to customers and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Customer service

Information gathering

Learning on the job

Flexible schedule

Job description

About Gap
Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand - our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

About Gap
Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand - our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We've built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what's next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we're headed, we'd love to have you join us.
About The Role
In this role, you will execute operational and merchandising processes effectively and efficiently, and ensure a neat, clean, and organized stockroom and sales floor. Your goal is to create a seamless experience between back of house and the sales floor to bring our brand to life for our customers while building brand loyalty and delivering with productivity.
What you'll do

• Maximize the company sales growth and profitability by maintaining the stockroom and sales floor, and facilitate the flow of product to provide an engaging experience to every customer
• Perform duties associated with receiving and processing shipment, stocking merchandising, and supporting the sales floor, fitting room, and check out, as required
• Assist and support the execution of the store's merchandising floor plans
• Leverage omni channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience
• Maintain an awareness of current product in all departments
• Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication.
• Courteous and responsive to internal/external request

Who you are

• Good communicator with the ability to utilize technology effectively and engage with your team and customers to meet goals
• Problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement, who is always learning, open to feedback and takes action as required
• Organized and strong time management skills
• Able to handle interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally
• Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems
• Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on-the-job training
• Available to a work a flexible schedule to perform stock and merchandising tasks, including weekends and holidays, early morning, or late-night shifts (differs per store)

Hourly Range: $15.00 - $15.50
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
Benefits at Gap

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.