Seasonal Stock Associate

Columbia Sportswear; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Wellness Time Off

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Advancement opportunities

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Columbia Employee Store - Portland seeks a Stock Associate to support shipping, receiving and stocking on the sales floor. You will help ensure product availability, assist customers, and uphold store standards.

Flexible schedules and advancement opportunities are highlighted, with wellness time off and employee discounts across Columbia brands. This role offers a hands-on environment focused on teamwork and growth.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (HS diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 years or less of experience in the position or a related role.
• Experience operating a POS system and in-store computer systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process inventory and product flow accurately and efficiently.
• Replenish stock on the sales floor to keep products available.
• Acquire knowledge about procedures, programs, and store operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist with purchases.

Skills

POS system

in-store systems

telephone

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Columbia Employee Store - Portland

14100 NW Science Park Drive

Portland, Oregon 97229

$17 per hour

Hiring 16 + years old

Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.

Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey

Employee Discounts from all our brands including Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) provide access to free mental health services, financial services, discounts on fitness programs, and more!

Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

ABOUT THE POSITION

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient check out process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team support Columbia Sportswear Company's mission of Connecting Active People with Their Passions.

As a Stock Associate you're crucial to in-store operations. In this role, you'll support efficient shipping and receiving functions to ensure organization of merchandise and sales floor product availability while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Contribute to store profitability by accurately and efficiently processing inventory product flow (e.g., receiving, handling, etc.) while maintaining organization and cleanliness of shipping areas and stock room.
• Replenish stock to the sales floor as needed; supporting the customer experience by ensuring products are accessible, available, sized and filled in.
• Acquire knowledge about product, store procedures, protocols and programs to support day-to‑day operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product feature, benefits and availability; engages with consumers to understand their needs and preferences related to merchandise (i.e., assisting with final purchase decisions).

YOUHAVE

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 (or less) years of experience in position or specialization
• Skill operating a Point of Sales (POS) system, other in-store computerized systems, and telephone

JOB CONDITIONS

• Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., requires ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous in nature (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.), may frequently use specialized equipment, may have exposure to dust and noise
• Occasionally requires the ability to work in place
• Ability to clearly communicate with others
• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer temporary employees benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Employees must be age 18 and have worked 1,000 hours. We also offer generous employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for Wellness Time Off, which complies with all applicable state and local paid leave laws.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.