Store Operations Associate

K&A Appliance Inc; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

K&A Appliance Inc. is seeking a Store Operations Associate for the Exton, PA location. This full-time role requires moving and unloading appliances, loading into customer vehicles, and maintaining a clean showroom and warehouse with a co-worker help.

Candidates should be able to lift heavy items, have a valid PA driver's license, and demonstrate excellent attendance and accuracy. Prior appliance handling is a plus. Training occurs at the Lancaster County location.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack appliances for extended periods.
• Must have a valid PA Driver's license.
• Excellent attendance and high accuracy in work tasks.
• Experience with moving and unloading appliances is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load appliances into/out of trailers using a hand dolly.
• Load appliances into vehicles for retail customers, requiring lifting with a co-worker.
• Clean appliances and handle freight safely to prevent damage.
• Operate a 2-wheel dolly and pallet jack; maintain a clean warehouse and showroom.
• Support training periods and adapt to Exton store operations.

Skills

Heavy lifting

PA driver's license

Excellent attendance

High accuracy

Tools

2-wheel dolly

Pallet jack

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

K&A Appliance Inc. is seeking a Store Operations Associate to work out of their Exton, PA location Full Time.

Responsibilities include unloading/loading household appliances into/out of trailers using a hand dolly, loading appliances into various vehicles for retail customers which involves lifting appliances with a co-worker, cleaning appliances, handling freight properly to avoid damage, operating 2-wheel hand dolly and pallet jack, help maintain a clean warehouse and showroom. Successful candidates must be able to perform heavy lifting, be legally able to drive a company vehicle (have a valid PA Driver's License), have an excellent attendance record and a high degree of accuracy. Prior appliance handling experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack appliances for up to 8 to 10 hours at a time (minus scheduled breaks)
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously.
• Store staff may be required to lift up to 50 lbs on their own, lift more weight with the assistance of a co-worker, and safely maneuver heavy appliances (including large refrigerators & ranges) on their own, using only a 2 wheel dolly.
• Must be available to work up to 48 hours a week, 9am - 5:30pm Monday through Thursday, 9am - 7pm Friday & Saturdays 9am - 4pm
• Must have a valid & current Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Training

• Training will take place in our main location in Lancaster County, PA
• Training may take 2 or 3 weeks until employee is acclimated to moving, loading and unloading appliances in a safe and effective manner.
• While training compensation will be provided for travel time & travel expense
• Training to take place Monday through Friday 7am or 9am until 3:30pm or 5:30pm
• Working hours during training can be flexible, longer days should result in completing training sooner, to then be released to work in our Exton store, hours and days as described under "Requirements"

Arrangements

• Closed Sundays & 6 major holidays
• Working up to 48 hours per week, as needed
• Starting pay rate $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
• Annual Reviews & possibly mid-term reviews
• Weekly payroll, direct deposited
• After 3 months, qualify for 1 week of paid time off (earned throughout the full year) & holiday pay
• After 3 months, qualify to participate in company 401k plan, with a company match up to 5%
• (No Health Insurance is provided at this time)

This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the independent business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of said business. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location, and not to the United Appliance Servicers Association.