RUG ASSISTANT (FT/OKC)

MISSION: It is our commitment to provide our customers a one-stop destination for the largest selection of quality home furnishings at the lowest prices every day, while striving to enrich, fulfill, and reward our employees and the communities that we live in.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Under general supervision, the Rug Assistant is responsible for manual work in the selling process by flipping rugs for the customers while abiding by all safety guidelines; loading merchandise for the customers; receiving, storing, distributing and monitoring of goods, materials, and supplies within their department. Perform other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:  Providing a variety of task such assisting rug sales associates in the selling process by flipping rugs so the customer can view the pattern, loading vehicles with rugs, unloading vehicles with rugs; etc. Occasionally travel with Sales Associate to customers home to present additional rugs inside the customer’s home; maintain a clean and well-presented department in the rug area; straighten and make furniture and accessories presentable within the rug department; Provides customer service by assisting customers in loading purchased merchandise as needed. Perform any other duties as requested by management.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Ability to repetitively lift heavy merchandise of 50 lbs; ability to communicate effectively with team members; Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid Driver’s license with no more than 2 traffic violations or 1 chargeable accident within the past three years; positive attitude when working with customers; knowledge of merchandise handling procedures; knowledge of employment, merchandise handling, and safety procedures.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:  To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, an employee must be able to perform the following: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, climbing, crawling, walking, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing/listening and repetitive motion.

Heavy Work: Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 50 lbs frequently, and up to 20 lbs constantly to move objects.

Work Environment: Occasionally works in hot and/or cold temperatures and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Mathis Brothers promotes and maintains a drug-free work environment. Mathis Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.