Retail Floor Associate

RETAIL SALES FLOOR ASSOCIATE The Habitat for Humanity ReStore Lake County located at 3545 Grand Ave in Gurnee is a 25,000-square foot retail warehouse where we accept new and gently used building materials, furniture & appliances for resale.

(Donations to the ReStore are tax deductible, a WIN for our donors. Donations to the ReStore mean less in our landfills, a WIN for the environment. Donations to the ReStore allow individuals a low-cost solution to home maintenance, repair & remodel, a Win for our customers. Proceeds from the donated items go towards building our homes, a WIN for the families and communities we serve!)

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Directly assist customers, help merchandise the sales floor, and play a vital role in making our retail experience a positive one. Top notch customer service skills are a must, as is the ability to learn product knowledge quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive sales floor merchandise. Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with merchandise and arrange merchandise displays to attract customers. Answer customers' questions about merchandise and direct customers to merchandise locations. Clean, maintain, and restock work area daily.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Volunteer must be able to assist a minimum of 4 hours (8 hour opportunities available). Hours will vary (mixture of days, evenings until 5:00 PM & Saturday availability a plus but not required). Must be at least 16 years old and wear closed-toed shoes.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Multi-tasking Skills.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY (The performance of the job requires frequently standing for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing and pulling, lifting and kneeling).

CONTACT: Michaele Robinson, Volunteer Coordinator at 847-249-3160 or [email protected]