Store Operations & Inventory Associate

Belk; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Belk is seeking an Operations Team Associate in Birmingham, AL to drive sales and deliver a positive customer experience by processing inbound truck deliveries and getting new merchandise ready for the floor. You will unload cartons, apply sensor tags, and support inventory accuracy with RFID tasks.

The role supports facilities maintenance, store fulfillment, and floor sets, while keeping back-of-house organized and ensuring cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Dedication to customer service and a drive to achieve store objectives.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
• Communicate with excellence.
• Comfortable with technology, including smartphones, tablet computers and Windows-based operating systems.
• Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.
• Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership and initiative in achieving personal goals, store objectives, and daily priorities.
• Efficiently unload cartons from truck deliveries, separating cartons by department, processing, removing plastic, and hanging items as needed to ensure product readiness for sales floor. Follow operational processes and procedures to enhance productivity.
• Complete sensor tag application, product transfers, damage processing, and RFID tasks to support inventory accuracy.
• Assist with facilities processes, including lighting/recycling programs, work orders, store maintenance, and housekeeping responsibilities.
• Support merchandising and store fulfillment teams with floor sets, product presentations, promotional sets, price changes, and picking and packing customer orders.
• Maintain daily operational standards by replenishing supplies, supporting store recovery efforts, and ensuring cleanliness. Organize and properly store tools, supplies, excess stock, fixtures, and other equipment to promote efficiency.
• Leverage training tools, use resources, and embrace feedback to build knowledge of operational processes and procedures and strengthen performance. Stay informed of products, promotions, policies, and store events to enhance execution.
• Enhance in-store customer experience by warmly acknowledging and assisting customers, supporting the store during peak traffic and coverage periods, and completing other tasks as assigned.
• Contribute to a positive store culture by building connections with teammates, sharing knowledge, and celebrating individual and team achievements.
• Follow asset protection procedures, safety guidelines, and security protocols, supporting store shortage control and minimizing risk.

Skills

Customer service

Ownership of tasks

Self-directed

Communication

Tech savvy

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Belk is seeking an Operations Team Associate in Birmingham, AL to drive sales and deliver a positive customer experience by processing inbound truck deliveries and getting new merchandise ready for the floor. You will unload cartons, apply sensor tags, and support inventory accuracy with RFID tasks.

The role supports facilities maintenance, store fulfillment, and floor sets, while keeping back-of-house organized and ensuring cleanliness.