Retail Sales Specialist

Position Summary

Located at our River City Discount facility in Wyoming, MI location, the person in this position would assist with receipt/transfer of incoming product and displaying it in an organized manner as well as assisting customers with selection and loading. This position allows the opportunity to assist in multiple areas and learn a variety of skills. Specifically, the responsibilities for this position include:

• Unloading incoming product and verifying product against packing lists
• Sorting product and displaying it in the warehouse
• Constructing displays, as needed
• Assisting customers with product selections, pricing, and answering questions
• Writing up orders and processing purchase transactions
• Assisting customers with loading of purchases into vehicles, as needed
• Helping to keep the warehouse and grounds clean and presentable
• Assisting other employee owners/divisions as requested
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor
• Picking and pulling orders for transfer trucks

This position offers a $300 clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

At Lumbermen's, our business is built on relationships. It's crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

Required Education/experience

• High school diploma
• Prior warehouse experience
• Prior Hi-Lo experience

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Safe working practices
• Accuracy and detail-orientation
• Ability to safely operate a hilo (training is available)
• Prior sales and/or retail experience

Physical Requirements

• This job does involve heavy lifting of up to 75 lbs with occasional lifting of greater weights (stone countertops or other parts)
• Ability to be on feet 8 hours per day
• Ability to transition easily between indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions

What We Offer

Lumbermen's exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and "family" here and help live out the Lumbermen's promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what's right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) - generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE - free and confidential support resources for our team
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities