Sales Associate - Walla Walla; Rodda Paint

Job Category: Stores

Job #: 971

Schedule: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.50+ DOE

Facility: WW72

Location: Walla Walla, Washington

Reports to: Store Manager

Opened: May 14, 2026

Seasonal Part-Time through September 2026

Provide exceptional customer service by assisting with product selection, color matching, paint tinting and order processing. Support management and co‑workers in day‑to‑day operation of the store. Maintain store appearance and organization; bring a pleasant manner and a professional, safe workplace. Full physical mobility is required for this position.

• Greet customers as they enter the store and assist them in identifying their paint product needs.
• Answer customer inquiries in person and by phone, resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Provide product suggestions based on customer and project requirements, preferences, and budget.
• Mix and tint paint using formulated colors and the color matching system according to company specifications. Record data in customer color history files.
• Educate customers on paint application techniques and product usage.
• Operate point‑of‑sale (POS) system, process sales, product, inventory & pricing inquiries.
• Keep the store organized, clean, tidy, and inviting.
• Cooperate with team members to achieve service and sales goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated on product knowledge, industry trends, and store promotions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, safety guidelines and inventory management protocols.
• Keep secure and protect company and corporate inventory and assets (product, equipment, cash/funds).
• Inventory control: aisle, slotting and routine cycle counts.
• Shipping and receiving: unload and put away freight, stock shelves, rotate inventory, organize merchandise, prepare shipments as directed.
• Operate equipment – forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks – load and unload vehicles safely.
• Adhere to workplace safety and health rules. Promptly report injuries, hazards, incidents or concerns.
• Use company‑provided PPE correctly and maintain it.
• Delivery driver duties: safely operate the company vehicle within legal regulations, secure loads, complete pre‑trip checks.
• AORs – Areas of Responsibility: all other store duties as assigned.

• Always behave in a manner that provides a workplace free from harassment, intimidation, hostility or any activity that creates such an environment for employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Show kind and respectful behavior to everyone. Treat all with respect per the Workplace Fairness program.
• Display an approachable manner through an optimistic, professional and mature demeanor.
• Maintain composure under complex and changing workflow situations.
• Integrity: always “do the right thing” while meeting job objectives.

• Attendance:
  Timely & predictable attendance is a requirement.
• Scheduling & reporting must remain flexible and available as business needs require.
• Develop practical & functional knowledge of core product lines through on‑the‑job training and presence.
• Complete all required job training:
  Onboarding, Associate Training, HMIS/DOT, Safe Driving, Service 6, forklift certification (if required), Workplace Fairness/Code of Conduct, Workplace Safety/Accident Prevention, Product and Coatings programs.
• Driving:
  Ability to legally drive for business. Maintain an MVR consistent with company safe‑driving guidelines. Possess an active, unrestricted driver’s license in state of residence.
• Basic oral communication:
  Fully conversant (speaking, listening), fluent in English.
• Reading & writing skills:
  Basic skill in reading and writing documents in standard English.
• Mathematical skills: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Understanding of measures and weights. Money computation, accurate change making.
• Computer/POS skills:
  Basic. Familiar with internet navigation, email, online training, Windows/Office, POS, etc.
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

The work environment consists of typical commercial store conditions. The job is performed while standing, walking, and lifting various paint…