Ace Hardware - Hire For seasonal Yard Associate
Are you enthusiastic about working in a dynamic and fun environment where you get to interact with customers daily? Do you enjoy staying organized and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently?
Ace Hardware is looking for a highly skilled seasonal Yard Associate to join our team. As a part of our community-focused brand, you will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills, work with a motivated team, and enjoy a range of benefits.
A Yard Associate provides excellent customer service to every customer, upholds our mission and values, processes sales quickly, accurately, and efficiently with a helpful attitude and
demeanor. A Yard Associate must strive to amaze every customer every time, thank them for their purchase, and invite them to shop again.
Essential Duties:
- Unload and check-in freight from vendors.
- Load deliveries in van or truck.
- Backstock all items designated for yard storage.
- Restock all bagged goods.
- Perform carry outs for customers.
- Build grills, wheelbarrows, patio furniture, etc.
- Keep the yard secure, clean and safe.
- Be aware of and follow all safety and store cleanliness standards.
- Be knowledgeable and actively participate in all sales promotions and other campaigns.
- Consistently provide excellent customer service and build customer relations.
- Be aware of store goals and performance against those goals.
- Review and adhere to all city, county, state, and federal laws affecting store operations.
- Operate forklift, which requires completion of training and a valid driver’s license.
- Any other duties assigned by management.
- Always maintain a neat personal appearance and wear company uniform and name tag.
- Fill propane tanks safely and efficiently
- Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional customer service skills & the ability to help maintain a customer focused culture.
- Ability to use Epicor Eagle, computer, telephone, and other equipment as needed.
- Ability to work as part of a team and interact with customers of various backgrounds, vendors, co-workers, guests, and Ace corporate representatives.
- A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills highly desired.
- Possess a valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record, in accordance with the company’s insurance standards. This applies if the store manager determines the Yard Associate is able to drive company vehicles for customer deliveries and/or drive the forklift after adequate training.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods, as well as frequent walking, reaching, and bending to perform job duties.
- Move and handle merchandise up to 50 pounds.
- Adjust fixtures throughout the store, which entails assembling, lifting and displaying.
Location: 18678 | Hughes Ace