Seasonal Stock Associate

Portland Employee Store

• $17 per hour
• Hiring 18+ years old
• Flexible work schedules with opportunities for advancement.
• Take advantage of our holiday pay program*!
  • Holiday Appreciation Bonus - 7% of earnings for hours worked from Nov 17-Dec 28 (US)
• Employee Discounts from all our brands which include Columbia, prAna, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear.
• Wellness time off to support your health and wellness journey.
• Fun, engaging, energetic team focused on helping you grow!

1. Dayside Shift (Can be scheduled from 6am-10pm)

• Contribute to store profitability by accurately and efficiently processing inventory product flow (e.g., receiving, handling, etc.) while maintaining organization and cleanliness of shipping areas and stock room.
• Replenish stock to the sales floor as needed; support the customer experience by ensuring products are accessible, available, sized, and filled in.
• Acquire knowledge about products, store procedures, protocols, and programs to support day-to-day operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to consumer questions or issues regarding product features, benefits, and availability; engages with consumers to understand their needs and preferences related to merchandise (i.e., assisting with final purchase decisions).

ABOUT THE POSITION

With over 430 retail stores worldwide, our associates are essential to our business. From ensuring product availability on the sales floor to creating eye-catching visual displays to addressing customer inquiries to running an efficient checkout process, our associates create memorable customer experiences while simultaneously assisting the Store Leadership team in supporting Columbia Sportswear Company's mission of "Connecting Active People with Their Passions."

As a Stock Associate, you're crucial to in-store operations. In this role, you'll support efficient shipping and receiving functions to ensure organization of merchandise and sales floor product availability while supporting Columbia Sportwear Companies values to enhance customer service and teamwork.

HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

YOUHAVE

• No specific education required (High School Diploma or GED preferred)
• 2 (or less) years of experience in a position or specialization.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience engaging consumers and selling merchandise.
• Skill operating Inventory and Point of Sales (POS) systems, and various other retail software tools.
• 18 years of age or older

JOB CONDITIONS

• Frequently in a more active environment (i.e., it requires the ability to constantly move about) that can be physical or strenuous (frequently adjusting/moving items weighing up to 40 lbs.).They may frequently use specialized equipment and may have exposure to dust and noise.
• Occasionally it requires the ability to work in place.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may change seasonally and in response to location-specific business trends or forecasts. All local, state, and federal laws are adhered to when evaluating your availability.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.