austin, Texas
School Supplies-Sales Associate Needed Job Opening in austin, Texas - School Supplies-Sales Associate Needed University Co-operative Society Job Description - Please read this entire post. Position: Sales Associate I Dept: Supplies Status: Full Time Opening #: OS00605 Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week some weekends as needed. ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS Starting pay range for position: $10.00 Required Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED plus minimum (1) year customer service and assistance experience. Basic clerical experience a plus. Prefer knowledge of art and office supplies. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be familiar with cash registers and computers. Must have familiarity of using various computer software programs including e-mail. Must have basic math abilities, safe lifting techniques, knowledge of basic shipping/receiving principles and paperwork. Ability to lift and lower up to 50 pounds from floor to waist height, carry up to 50 pounds for a distance greater than 5 feet. Ability to collate alpha and numeric data, utilize a 10-key number pad, follow and retain verbal and/or written instructions; read, write and speak English at the high school level. Handle customers and employees in a friendly, courteous and diplomatic manner; make simple decisions based on well-defined alternatives and establish and maintain effective working relationships; pay close attention to details; effectively listen and orally communicate. Specific Equipment and/or Materials Used: Personal computer including keyboard with 10-key number pad and mouse, calculators, printer, fax machine, telephone, book scale, shipping supplies, price tags, writing tools, paper, books, carts, shrink-wrap machine, security inserts and cash register. Physical Requirements: Requires near and far visual acuity, depth perception, use of fingers and hands, constant standing and walking, frequent bending and crouching. Requires occasional sitting, hearing, talking, repetitive hand/wrist/elbow motion. Lifting and lowering up to 70 pounds from floor to waist height, carrying up to 70 pounds and pulling up to 200 pounds via cart or dolly. Environmental Demands: Constant exposure to indoor sales floor, occasional exposure to indoor office setting and shipping/ receiving areas. Description of Duties: Provide superior customer service and precise departmental information in a timely fashion. Process shipments from warehouse. Make sure every item is priced or has a label. Help in training the temps , stock merchandise and maintain neat appearance of sales floor areas. Count merchandise and report shortages to department buyer. Perform other duties as required. Conditions and Required Testing: Reasonable accommodation(s) will be considered to allow qualified applicants to perform essential job functions. A postemployment musculoskeletal screen will be required. The company reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment pending the result of such examination and a determination the employee will pose a direct threat to his or her own safety or that of others and/or that accommodation(s) will pose an undue hardship for the company. If you require any type of assistance in completing our application or any required testing please communicate your needs to one of our representatives. We will make a reasonable effort to provide the assistance you need. The University Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are also looking for one or two cashiers/ temporary sales associate starting pay $8.00 or $8.50 at the art store. Requirement - up to 40 hours a week of work, 1 year customer service experience, HS Diploma or GED or in progress. Please Apply in Person and fill out an application on-site: Human Resources Dept. Location: 507 W. 23rd St. Austin, TX 78705 At the corner of Nueces at 23rd St West. Phone: ....... ext. 6468 Fax: ( : x) 479?0143 austin tx texas Phone:
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