Lumber & Design Sales Associate - Full-time / Part-time

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation. 

About MJK Sales & Feed, Inc. 
MJK Sales & Feed, Inc Ace Hardware is locally owned and operated and has been in business since 1976. As a member of the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry we have the privilege of tailoring our store to meet our community needs. In addition to providing the community with their hardware needs we also sell lumber, fence, tack, fertilizer and Purina Feed. 
General Summary 
The Lumber Sales Associate must be able to work with DIY customers accurately estimating the correct material necessary for their projects and also must be able to work with Contractors providing the correct materials for larger projects.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

•	Provide a positive representation of MJK Sales & Feed, Inc -Ace Hardware.
•	Greet customers entering store and throughout the store. Thank customers when finished and when they are 
        leaving the store. 
•	Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
•	Ensure all pages and calls are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.
•	Forward any customer complaint that cannot be handled to a member of management.
•	Possess a strong knowledge of lumber, flooring, cabinets and building materials.
•	Assist with receiving, checking in deliveries ensuring shipments are correct.
•	Operate forklifts and scissor lifts.   
•      Manage cash register and POS system.
•	Assist with counting and maintaining inventory, and keeping the department neat, clean, orderly and safe.
•	Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the store, yard, warehouse and equipment.
•	Maintain proper training certifications to perform job duties such as forklift certification and propane fill 
        certification.
•	Observe all safety rules and regulations, and take prompt corrective action concerning any potential safety 
        hazard.
•	Participate in store meetings.
•	Be professional in appearance and actions.
•	Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education/Training 
High School or GED equivalent. 

Experience 
1 to 2 years experience preferred.  
 

Physical Demands 
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 90lbs) and climbing.

Other Requirements: 
Good verbal, written and math skills.  Lumber, flooring and building material knowledge preferred.  Construction background is a plus. Must be 18 years old or older.