Our Company
Our store is a fun and invigorating place to work. It is a fast-paced, demanding environment with an excellent staff and hundreds of customers each day. Your primary responsibility at Cole Hardware is to “create positive dinnertime conversation” with every interaction you have. Your job demands that you always operate professionally, with enthusiasm and goodwill toward our customers and your coworkers. You must be a self-starter, an independent individual.
Why Cole Hardware?
Cole Hardware offers the strongest benefit and compensation package for our industry: Medical, Dental, 401K Retirement, Commuter Benefits, Employee discounts, Vacation and much more; in addition, we offer great opportunities for growth.
About the Job
Primary responsibility for all positions with Cole Hardware is to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. The receiver is responsible for all functions and paperwork relating to receiving. This position operates pallet-jacks, hand-trucks, and other equipment in a safe and proper manner. The warehouse associate must maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for receiving all products entering the store including verifying actual product against packing slips and confirming product integrity as needed. The warehouse associate must initial and code invoices, log invoices, and distribute to appropriate departments. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate receiving records, organization and cleanliness of receiving area and trash areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives all products for the store, inspecting for shortages, overages, damage, and quality using a handheld device or inventory computer system
- Examines contents and compares with records, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of shipment.
- Reports any receiving discrepancies to Managers and Buyer(s) to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
- Keeps careful invoice files and records and follows established procedures
- Works closely with the buying or store management to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
- Follows merchandise pricing and tagging procedures
- Delivers or routes products to appropriate departments or storage areas.
- Attends all applicable training, and be able to use or be certified in the use of appropriate equipment (including pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.) needed for store or facility.
- Maintains courteous relationships with drivers and vendors.
- Follows Cole Hardware standards as they pertain to receiving practices.
- Follows and complies with all applicable health and sanitation procedures and adheres to safe work practices.
- Operates all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
- Assist on the sales floor as needed
- Assist with stocking
- Assist with store services: key copy, assembly, woodcuts, glass cut, and others
- Other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- High school diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years prior receiving experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability to work independently yet have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with other team members and Store leadership
- Knowledgeably communicate with service vendors.
- Ability to understand proper retail receiving.
- Ability to perform simple math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
- Must be computer literate
- Ability to operate hand truck, pallet jack, and other equipment
- Able to move and handle boxes/totes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails walking, standing, bending, and perform all functions as set forth
- Able to stand for long periods of time & ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Wage Range: $18.00 - $20.00/hr
Benefits:
Cole Hardware offers a family-friendly environment with opportunities for growth and great benefits, including vacation and sick time; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; commuter benefits; an outstanding employee discount, plus more!
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.