Retail Associate (Full-Time)

Guidry Hardware
Job Description

Job Title: Salesperson
Reports to: Store Manager
Workers Supervised: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SOC Code: 41-1011

• Job Summary

The salesperson interacts with the customer by greeting and assisting them with their needs while in store or by phone. It is a professional position requiring knowledge of the hardware industry, personal skills such as communication. Some basic computer knowledge is needed.

• Qualifications Education: Basic education which includes ability to competently read and write
• Experience: Some experience in selling/serving customers and hardware knowledge is desired, as well as basic typing/computer skills; but not required
• Job

Knowledge: Should have general knowledge of hardware industry * Physical

Demands: Work requires some physical effort; involves standing, much walking and medium lifting. Works in an air-conditioned environment as well as non-air-conditioned environment. This job is classified in the physical demands section of the job description as constant medium work and occasional heavy work. (This form must be reviewed with and signed by the applicant)

• General Duties and Responsibilities
• Must be familiar and in compliance with Guidry Hardware policies and procedures
• Serve customers, either in or outside store, or phone
• Change price cards on bins, displays, help check in merchandise and put up stock, etc., as necessary
• Rearrange merchandise to be neat, clean, and displayed well, and help restock
• Watch for and approach shoppers who may need assistance and provide needed help, advice, or information
• Take incoming phone calls
• Watch for shoplifters and take action, in line with company policy, that will discourage shoplifting
• Assist customers with handling of large or heavy items
• Remove sales and promotional displays, prices, etc.
• Keep surplus stock in warehouse and storage areas neat, clean, and orderly
• Handle customer complaints quickly and professionally
• Relieve as cashier-Drawer must balance below 5.00. If drawer over/short more than $5.00 (3) three times, will result in termination.
• Ability to set Plan-o-grams
• Help handle special orders for non-stock items
• Help build special merchandise displays for sales, promotions, and other special events
• Help maintain inventories at levels for maximum turnover and profitability
• Drive company truck when need arises to deliver merchandise to customer
• Perform closing duties such as empty trash, mop floors, simple housekeeping, etc.

The above duties are not intended, nor should they be considered a complete list of responsibilities. Times may arise where additional responsibilities are necessary as business needs.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Salesperson

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions are components Worker Characteristics. Physical Demands analysis is a systematic way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. It is concerned only with the physical demands of the job; it is not concerned with the physical capacity of the worker. Environmental Conditions are the surroundings in which a job is performed. To be consider present, an Environmental Condition must be specific and related to the job.

Each position is performed as a constant routine in the job function or is occasionally performed. A further definition of each physical demand and/or environmental condition with the examples can be found in the “Handbook for Job Analysis: put out by the Department of Labor.

Constant-MEDIUM WORK

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of for occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Also, may include the following physical demands; climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, near acuity and depth perception, accommodation, color vision and field of vision. Environmental condition factors may include wet and/or humid, noise intensity level moderate, atmospheric conditions, exposure to weather, proximity to moving mechanical parts and working in high, exposed places.

Occasional-HEAVY WORK

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Also, may include the following physical demands; climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, near acuity and depth perception, accommodation, color vision and field of vision. Environmental condition factors may include wet and/or humid, noise intensity level of loud, atmospheric condition, exposure to weather, proximity to moving mechanical parts and working in high, exposed places and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

By signing below, I acknowledge I have read and understand both Job Description and Physical Demand

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Employee Signature Date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person