Store Operations Associate

K&A Appliance Inc; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; 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 to work at our Exton, PA location. This full-time position involves unloading and loading appliances, moving heavy items with dollies, maintaining a clean warehouse and showroom, and ensuring safe handling of freight.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs alone and have a valid PA driver's license. Training occurs at our Lancaster County location for 2–3 weeks with travel paid.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack appliances for up to 8–10 hours at a time.
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously.
• Store staff may be required to lift up to 50 lbs alone or with assistance.
• Must be available to work up to 48 hours a week with listed hours.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load appliances into/out of trailers using a hand dolly.
• Move appliances to vehicles for customers and load/unload safely.
• Maintain a clean warehouse and showroom; handle freight to avoid damage.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Stand long periods

Attendance accuracy

Valid PA Driver's License

Tools

Pallet jack

2-wheel dolly

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.