Lawn & Garden Material Handler​/Maintenance

Lawn & Garden Material Handler/Maintenance

Sloan's Hometown Hardware - Loudon

Full Time From 13

** Must be 16 years of age to Apply
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Summary

Inventories, stores, prices, loads, and restocks merchandise in retail store by performing the following duties; must deal directly with customers. Must have basic construction, plumbing, and mechanical skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following; other duties may be assigned:

Takes inventory or examines merchandise to identify items to be replenished; receives, opens, and unpacks cartons or crates of merchandise, checking invoice against items received; attaches or changes price tags on shelves and/or merchandise; stocks storage areas and displays with new or transferred merchandise; sets up advertising signs and displays merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales;

cleans display cases, shelves, and aisles; packs customer purchases in bags or cartons; transports purchases to specified vehicle for customer.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following: assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; shares expertise with others; competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems;

uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date; generates creative solutions; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;

meets commitments; expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; selects and uses appropriate communication methods; establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts; speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;

gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; communicates changes effectively; exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; gives appropriate recognition to others;

looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources; promotes a harassment-free environment; treats people with respect; upholds organizational values; follows policies and procedures; adapts to changes in the work environment;

manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; dresses appropriately for position, keeps self well groomed; is consistently at work and on time; follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time;

volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed; displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative ideas and approaches; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions;

includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; works quickly; observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight and measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply…