Backroom associate job description
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Example backroom associate requirements on a job description
Backroom associate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in backroom associate job postings.
Sample backroom associate requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Previous experience working in a backroom or warehouse
- Familiarity with inventory management systems
Sample required backroom associate soft skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong customer service focus
Backroom associate job description example 1
Living Space backroom associate job description
Current Living Spaces Employees:
Please apply via your internal Workday Account.
At Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you'll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space.
We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision - to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces.
Position Summary This position has primary responsibility for executing all floor prep and warehouse functions.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years experience in a fast paced, high traffic, guest facing, interactive retail environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient experience in Microsoft Office programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
E-Verify
Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.
RequiredPreferredJob Industries
At Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you'll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space.
We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision - to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces.
Position Summary This position has primary responsibility for executing all floor prep and warehouse functions.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform daily walkthrough of the Customer Pick area to identify and address any concern
- Service all guest in the Customer Pick Up area
- Partner with Sales and Visual Merchandising teams to support business needs
- Ship and receive product and manage product transfers
- Move all furniture displays as directed
- Ensure all products are received and assembled to showcase on showroom floor
- Ensure logistics reports are complete and accurate
- Follow all safety rules and guidelines
- Follow all furniture and accessory inventory guidelines
- Ensure that the stores are ready by completing the daily task list and merchandising displays standards
- Engage all customers in the warehouse and on the sales floor
- Ability to work weekends and most holidays
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years experience in a fast paced, high traffic, guest facing, interactive retail environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient experience in Microsoft Office programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
E-Verify
Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.
RequiredPreferredJob Industries
- Retail
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Backroom associate job description example 2
The TJX Companies backroom associate job description
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Career Opportunities: Retail Backroom Associate (2011201)
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Half of the fun of Sierra is the thrill of the find. And the other half is putting the products to use on an actual adventure. Same with working here. It's an environment of endless possibilities, where everyone is empowered to think on their feet, evolve our processes, and embrace the many opportunities that come with the unknown.
If this sounds like you, come work with us. Come Discover Different.
Posting Notes: Sierra Trading Post Store 0040 || 3500 S College Ave || Fort Collins || CO || 80525
Job Summary:
Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience demonstrated by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principals and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.
Responsibilities:
+ Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
+ Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
+ Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures
+ Promotes credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions
+ Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards
+ Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
+ Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
+ Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store
+ Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback
+ Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
+ Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
+ Participates in safety awareness and maintenance of a risk-free environment
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
+ Possesses excellent customer service skills
+ Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
+ Possesses strong organizational skills with attention to detail
+ Capable of handling multiple tasks at one time
+ Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
+ Possesses strong communication skills
+ Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
+ Works effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
+ Retail customer experience preferred
Hourly Rate: Starting at $12.56
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Daytime availability needed.
Benefits: Benefits offered to all Associates include: Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; paid sick time; bereavement leave; child care discounts; pet insurance; credit union; cell phone discounts; and referral bonuses. In addition, Associates who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for the following benefits: 401(k); medical; dental; vision; health savings account; health care flexible spending account; life insurance; short and long term disability coverage; AD&D; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation time/personal days; group auto/home/renters insurance discounts; scholarship program; and adoption assistance. Management Associates are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
At Sierra, we embrace the unknown - and support each other on the journey. Every day is a chance to reinvent what's possible within our stores. We're not afraid to scale mountains to Discover Different. That kind of fearless attitude extends throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Homesense.
Discover Different also means that we embrace each other's differences and unique perspectives. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Posting Notes: Sierra Trading Post Store 0040 || 3500 S College Ave || Fort Collins || CO || 80525
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Career Opportunities: Retail Backroom Associate (2011201)
Job Description Print Preview
Apply Save Job Email Job to Friend Return to List
Half of the fun of Sierra is the thrill of the find. And the other half is putting the products to use on an actual adventure. Same with working here. It's an environment of endless possibilities, where everyone is empowered to think on their feet, evolve our processes, and embrace the many opportunities that come with the unknown.
If this sounds like you, come work with us. Come Discover Different.
Posting Notes: Sierra Trading Post Store 0040 || 3500 S College Ave || Fort Collins || CO || 80525
Job Summary:
Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience demonstrated by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principals and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.
Responsibilities:
+ Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
+ Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
+ Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures
+ Promotes credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions
+ Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards
+ Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
+ Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
+ Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store
+ Provides and accepts ongoing recognition and constructive feedback
+ Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
+ Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
+ Participates in safety awareness and maintenance of a risk-free environment
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
+ Possesses excellent customer service skills
+ Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
+ Possesses strong organizational skills with attention to detail
+ Capable of handling multiple tasks at one time
+ Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
+ Possesses strong communication skills
+ Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
+ Works effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
+ Retail customer experience preferred
Hourly Rate: Starting at $12.56
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Daytime availability needed.
Benefits: Benefits offered to all Associates include: Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; paid sick time; bereavement leave; child care discounts; pet insurance; credit union; cell phone discounts; and referral bonuses. In addition, Associates who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for the following benefits: 401(k); medical; dental; vision; health savings account; health care flexible spending account; life insurance; short and long term disability coverage; AD&D; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation time/personal days; group auto/home/renters insurance discounts; scholarship program; and adoption assistance. Management Associates are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
At Sierra, we embrace the unknown - and support each other on the journey. Every day is a chance to reinvent what's possible within our stores. We're not afraid to scale mountains to Discover Different. That kind of fearless attitude extends throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Homesense.
Discover Different also means that we embrace each other's differences and unique perspectives. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Posting Notes: Sierra Trading Post Store 0040 || 3500 S College Ave || Fort Collins || CO || 80525
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024