Sales Associate - South Salem (SS57)

Rodda Paint Co.; Salem, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance & disability

Employee discount

Job summary

Rodda-Miller Paint Co. is hiring a Sales Associate in Salem, OR to deliver excellent customer service and drive product sales. You will assist customers, handle tinting and pricing inquiries, and participate in store operations with a team-oriented approach.

The role includes local deliveries, inventory management, and a commitment to a safe, welcoming store atmosphere. Benefits apply to full-time staff; PTO and holidays are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; basic mathematical skills.
• Must be 18 years or older and pass required pre-employment background screens.
• Present a valid driver's license from resident state with acceptable DMVR.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, assess needs and make product recommendations.
• Deliver excellent customer service with knowledge of product applications.
• Make local deliveries to jobsites and customers in company vehicle.
• Process orders, perform tinting, and handle pricing inquiries.
• Manage inventory, receive shipments, and stock shelves.
• Keep the store organized, clean, and inviting.
• Perform other store operations as needed.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Delivery

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Tint machine

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Category: Stores
Job #: 1036
Schedule: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.00+ DOE
Facitlity: SS57
Location: Salem, Oregon
Reports to: Store Manager
Opened: September 14, 2026

Job Summary

Our Sales Associates are responsible for delivering a great experience to our customers and for participating as a cooperative team member providing outstanding performance in the areas of customer service, product sales, and operating processes.

Join our team today and experience immediate opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

• 56 Hours (7 days) of Paid Time Off (Paid Sick Time / Vacation) is awarded at hire for all employees at full-time status
• 1 hours of Sick Time is accrued for every 40 hours worked at part-time status
• 7 paid holidays* Paid holidays are prorated for part-time status
• 401k administered by VOYA eligible for full-time and part-time employees
• Benefits for full-time classified employees include Medical/Rx, HSA/FSA, dental, and vision. Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D Voluntary / Supplemental benefits include short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident life, pet insurance, legal assistance, and identity protection.
• Eligibility for benefits for full-time classified employees is the first day of the month following the first 60 days of employment
• Employee discount available at a 20% margin, employee purchases at the 20% margin are limited to $2,000 per calendar year

Job Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, assessing needs and making project product recommendations.
• Deliver an outstanding customer service experience by being knowledgeable on product applications and offerings.
• Make local deliveries to jobsites and customers in Company vehicle
• Order processing, accurate tinting and shaking of paint, product, and pricing inquiries.
• Inventory processes, receiving duties; putting away, rotating stock, etc.
• Participate in keeping the store organized, clean, tidy, and inviting
• All other store operational duties as assigned
• Operate equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, load, and unload vehicles in a safe manner.
• Demonstrate respectful and inclusive treatment of others which embodies our Workplace Fairness program; possess a collaborative and positive attitude

Knowledge, Skills, Requirements and Essential Functions

• Must be 18 years of age or older and pass required pre-employment background screens
• Present & maintain a valid driver’s license from resident state & acceptable DMVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
• Follow all workplace safety procedures, PPE rules, and store protocols.
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent; basic mathematical skills, fully conversant, speaking and listening.
• Punctual attendance required; scheduling must remain flexible & available
• The work environment consists of physical conditions typical of a retail store.
• Full-physical mobility is required to perform this job; constant standing and ability to lift and move up to 60 lbs. with assistance.

Physical Requirements

• The work environment consists of physical conditions typical of a commercial store, sales floor environment. The job is performed while standing with regular walking and the lifting and carrying of various paint containers and related items. The surfaces are hard, flat cement floors.
• Full-physical mobility is required for the performance of every store position. Employees are required to use provided PPE, lift and movement assist methods and equipment to reduce the risk of injury.
• Including but not limited to: Sitting, Standing and Walking, Lifting floor to wait, Lifting wait to shoulder, Lifting shoulder to overhead, Bending/Stooping, Squatting/Kneeling, Foot Controls, Repetitive Motions and Fine finger manipulation hand controls

Machine, Tools, Equipment, PPE used

• POS/computer system
• Tint machine, shaker
• Forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Hand tools, ladders, box cutters
• Phone, scanner, and required PPE, i.e., gloves, dust mask, respirator, safety glasses.

Rodda-Miller Paint Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes its employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.