Independent Contractor Servicing Retail Locations

HPI
Kona, HI Contractor
POSTED ON 7/24/2023 CLOSED ON 12/15/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Contractor Servicing Retail Locations position at HPI?

Independent Contract Work Stocking Retail Locations

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Hawaii Personalized Items LLC (HPI) strives to create and offer quality souvenirs to visitors of the Hawaiian Islands. HPI works to source products that consumers will proudly keep as a reminder of the moments they have shared in this blissful place and with its people. Our goal is to deliver value to our retail partners located conveniently in local neighborhoods so that meaningful personalized souvenirs are passed on to their customers. We hope to save time, money, and the Aina everyday by offering sustainable products that are frequently used, rarely need replenished, and are presented in sustainable ways.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assist in setting and maintaining HPI’s presence in retail locations. Stock merchandise, organize rotate and face products in HPI’s retail footprint. Electronically relay product requirements with HPI so merchandise is properly stocked. Perform other duties as necessary to maximize value for the consumer, maintain customer satisfaction, and enhance teamwork with our retail partners.

Position Type

Contract worker

Salary

A percentage of wholesale sales (approximately $20-35 per hour)

Average hours

Set by your desired work schedule (approximately two 3 hour blocks for 6 hours per week)

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Retrieve boxed HPI merchandise local air cargo location (airport).
  • Follow retail location work processes to receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; move items directly to sales floor.
  • Maintain HPIs retail footprint by organizing, and then rotating and facing merchandise on shelves.
  • Dust and clean and politely remove other vendors merchandise from HPIs retail footprint as required.
  • Restock recovered merchandise.
  • Maintain HPI inventory counts according to guidelines and monitoring inventory for accuracy.
  • Order merchandise as directed to maintain appropriate stock levels of each line item.
  • Bail cardboard and take out packing material in accordance with retail location processes.
  • When asked, assist customers in locating HPI merchandise.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain HPIs positive relationship with the retailer and its associates.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

  • Regular and reliable schedule setting is an essential function of the job.
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to stay organized, give attention to detail, follow instructions and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
  • Ability to follow merchandise presentation guidance.
  • Knowledge of basic spreadsheet ordering procedures and ability to perform electronic transmission of order forms.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Understanding of safety policies and practices.
  • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

  • You must be 21 years of age or older to be employed for this role at HPI.
  • Retail experience is preferred.
  • Training will be provided at store level.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Flexible hours
  • Frequent walking and standing
  • Frequent bending, stooping, sitting and kneeling to organize, face, and stock merchandise.
  • Frequent handling of merchandise, merchandise containers, dollies, and rolling carts.
  • Frequent and proper lifting of 40-pound cargo boxes; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds
  • Occasional use of step stool to comfortably reach a height of seven feet.
  • During store open hours there is a fast-paced environment, moderate noise level.

EXPECTED AVAILABILITY:

Your schedule is your own to manage. We require 2 visits to a retail location per week that can be completed without restriction as to the time of day or day of the week as long as the retail location is available. Your planned visit can be in coordination with your personnel needs but personnel needs and those working for HPI should be separated by time.

This job is for contract employment renewing weekly. This job summary is intended to be brief and should not be construed as complete in detail as to the contract duties or responsibilities. It is the intention of HPI that the contract will be automatically renewed unless terminated with notice by either party (the contract worker or HPI). Contract modification will be by a written agreement signed by both you and an authorized representative of HPI.

As the HPI associate assigned to the store, you’ll be responsible for organizing, merchandising, stocking HPI's products, and light cleaning to keep HPIs retail footprint looking its best. You will be required to work collaboratively with the retail locations team and processes to place the merchandise in the store. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the customer shopping experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

HPI is an equal opportunity employer and provider. That means respecting and valuing diverse experiences, abilities, ideas, and opinions inclusive of all people.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $21.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Shift:

  • 4 hour shift

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kailua-Kona, HI 96740: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you available for more hours at other retail locations doing similar work?
  • What is your best quality that you feel makes you the right fit for this position?
  • Are you looking for part time flexible employment?
  • Do you have experience in a retail setting facing and fronting merchandise on shelves and back store processes?
  • This position includes picking up boxed merchandise from HPI on Oahu at Kona Air Cargo, transporting it to Walmart receiving, and stocking HPI's Walmart shelves with the souvenirs. Are you comfortable with this type of work on a weekly bases (approximately two times a week for 3 hours a time)?
  • This position requires the transport of 4-5 boxes weighing approximately 30 lbs each from Kona Air Cargo to Walmart each week. Are you able to complete this task?

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Salary : $21 - $35

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