Floor Person/Floor Support
Department: Retail Store
Reports to: Store Manager
Job Summary:
The Floor Person/Day Porter position requires lifting, loading, unloading, and assembling furniture. In addition, individual will perform cleaning and basic maintenance duties to ensure a clean and properly maintained store.
Essential Functions:
· Load and unload trailers.
· Load furniture and accessories in customer vehicles.
· Engage customers in a courteous, helpful, and respectful manner; promptly and politely responds to customer inquiries, and customer requests.
· Assemble furniture.
· Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
· Move and place furniture on the showroom floor.
· Assist with inventory control and processes.
· Keep the showroom clean and organized.
· Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
· Gather and empty trash and dispose in waste receptacles.
· Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
· Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or supplies.
· Follows all safety procedures and guidelines.
· Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
· Attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
· Possess excellent listening skills and the ability to work independently and with a team.
· Perform additional duties that may be assigned at the discretion of management.
Qualifications:
· Physical strength and stamina required to lift and move furniture, boxes, and equipment. Must be able to lift, lower, and push 100 lbs. on a repetitive daily basis.
· Individual must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop and reach. on a repetitive daily basis.
· Must be flexible to work a retail schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· Must be reliable as attendance is an essential function of this position.
· Excellent customer service skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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