Job Details
Qualifications
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Retail sales
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Description
Overview:
Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Have you been told that you have a talent for customer service and a genuine ability to see when others need assistance? If so, check out our Counter Sales position, open now at our central Juneau store location. As part of the front line, it will be your duty to represent AIH by welcoming and assisting customers and keeping the store tidy and well stocked.
SUMMARY
Alaska Industrial Hardware, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking qualified Counter Sales employees for its Juneau retail location.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Process POS (point of sale) transactions
Assure proper service and care is given to every customer
Stock, assemble, and rotate merchandise from all inbound store freight
Complete daily assignments at the direction of the store management team
Maintain assigned area of the store in keeping with proper merchandising standards
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of product sold
Basic computer skills
Ability to read, write and perform basic math
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Must be self-motivated, being able to complete tasks during unsupervised periods
Preferred
Background in the retail, construction or trade industry
Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
Proven work experience as a Retail Sales Associate, Sales Representative or similar role
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be physically able to be on your feet, standing, walking, and working on hard concrete and tile floors for full shifts
Must be able to lift and carry 50# repeatedly, safely, and without unusual strain
Frequent bending, reaching overhead, kneeling, and squatting
Frequent pulling and stocking inventory items onto carts, or with material handling equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Job is performed in an indoor retail store setting
Exposure to computer screens and requires use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system
Ability to properly use general warehouse material handling equipment
Follow all safety rules and procedure and properly using all safety gear
Possess the proper situational awareness to work safely in a warehouse environment where you and others are using and operating forklifts, pallet jacks, packaging machines, ladders, box cutter and other potentially dangerous equipment and tools
Maintain a safe work environment, assist in maintaining Distribution Center security and comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, you are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable references and background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
BENEFITS
Full time Employee benefits make up a significant part of an AIH employee’s total compensation package. Your compensation package makes you eligible to participate in the following benefits (these details are for information purposes and are subject to any policy or plan changes):
Health insurance
Employee discount program
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) plan, subject to plan terms
Continued education benefit
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis
Health Club Benefit
Company-paid holidays
Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
Visit our website at https://www.aih.com for more details and to apply.