Retail Associate

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Under direct supervision, sorts and stocks merchandise onto proper shelves, bins, or pegs. Assists customers, receives payment, stocks material and assists in all areas of Retail business as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets customers and receives payment; issues receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers; package customer purchases; thanks customers for their business.
• Acknowledges incoming customers in a pleasant manner and provides product information, location, and general store knowledge. Directs customer to product pick-up point, if necessary.
• Places merchandise in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information such as style, size, or type of material. Places product overstock in proper location in stockroom.
• Checks shelves and pegs for low or out-of-stocks and re-fills from stockroom. Reports stock damage or spoilage.
• Ensures that bin tags are properly placed on shelves.
• Ensures merchandise is correctly priced.
• Attaches promotional and sale signage to proper merchandise.
• Assists in unpacking and checking in merchandise.
• Assists in setting up or re-organizing product displays.
• Answers basic customer questions while on floor.
• May assist in transporting customer purchases to vehicle.
• May perform related clerical duties, such as preparation of transfer slips, control of pick cards, and maintaining records.
• Participates in periodic, special, and annual inventory counts.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent work experience.
• This is an entry level position where the incumbent will receive on-the-job training.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of company products and company standards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Good math skills
• Good customer service skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 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.

• Work is performed within a retail environment which involves standing and/or walking most of the day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.