Porter, Retail

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Reports to:

Store Manager.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt.

Pay: $17 per hour.

Schedule:

4 days per week (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat), 9:30 to 2:30.

Responsible for the showroom’s first impression and maintaining a ‘brand new’ image and an attractive setting. Looks for actions that can be taken to make our store clean and orderly.

• Be attentive when walking through the showroom, noticing fallen tags, pillows to straighten, etc;
• Hang and/or replace light fixtures and light bulbs throughout the store ( wall units, light fixtures, etc) and direct overhead lighting to standards;
• Maintain reasonable stock of required cleaning supplies, light bulbs and paper products;
• Organize and maintain the storage areas within the showroom;
• Inspect the outside of the showroom on a regular basis to maintain an attractive appearance, including the maintenance of the planters and cleanliness of parking lot;
• Report non-removable stains, damage concerns to the Store Manager immediately;
• Follow safety guidelines and report any safety concerns to the Store Manager immediately;
• Perform routine building and simple maintenance such as wall retouching, painting, and minor repairs;
• Assist with furniture assembly when needed for the showroom or customer pick up;
• Assist with customer furniture pick up; lifting, loading, packing as needed;
• Open, assemble, inspect, clean, perform any minor touch up when needed prior to and load merchandise for customer pickups;
• Receive deliveries from warehouse, Fed-Ex, UPS, etc, making sure that the Customer Care Specialists and/or visuals are made aware of delivery;
• Inspect merchandise delivered to ensure showroom quality when unloading;
• Assist designers with movement of product within the showroom for presentation purposes with the designer ensuring it is returned to its proper placement;
• Assist visual merchandiser with floor moves, store displays and resets when necessary;
• Hang wall art, mirrors, sale window signage and stage props;
• Hang and remove rugs from the rack;
• Assist store staff with tagging of the floor when necessary;
• Assist store manager with inventory when necessary;
• Adhere to and comply with Bassett’s Vision and values at all times;
• Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned by the store manager.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate;
• 1 year experience in a maintenance/housekeeping position is preferred but not required;
• Valid Driver’s License and a maintained clear and safe driving record, may be required to drive to another location or get supplies for the showroom;
• Ability to work in an organized and safety conscious manner;
• Work as a team with an enthusiastic attitude;
• Effectively communicate with customer, co-workers, and management;
• Read, understand and write the English language;
• Lift, carry and climb ladders;
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds without assistance with use of safety belt;
• Walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, use and/or control tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, and see up close, in color, depth and distance vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category.

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