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Job Announcement

Title: Store Clerk
Reports to: Base Supply Center Manager
Location: McChord AFB, Fort Lewis Washington and also NAS Fallon Nevada
Hours: Part-Time, to 30 hrs per week, flexible schedule.Monday through Friday; some Saturdays possible. 

At this time applications are being accepted only from persons who are legally blind.   

Responsibilities:

  • Greets customers.  Makes effort to remember customer’s first name and talk with them to gain insight on their buying patterns and needs.
  • Assist customers with special order requests.
  • Sales transactions, backorders, returns, damaged goods and store transfers are all performed in reference to procedures based on current policies and good accounting practices.
  • Operates computer/cash register for sales.  Accurately scans each UPC tag/merchandise for customer purchases.
  • Maintain transaction records and receipts.
  • Stocks merchandise by observing last-in, first-out method of stock rotation with special attention to dated goods with expiration dates.
  • Answers phones, assists customers with routine questions and inquiries or directs calls to appropriate personnel.
  • May assist in designing product displays or assembling displays based on plan-o-grams or other instructions.
  • Assist customers with product selection and may advise customers regarding product use based on manufacturing technical data.
  • Assist store manager or other personnel in receiving merchandise.  
  • Pack customer purchases and assist in loading merchandise into customer vehicle as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to operate computerized cash registers and related office equipment with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs through-out shift.  Must demonstrate safe lifting techniques to avoid injury.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods.  Must stoop, stretch, reach and bend and lift large, over-sized packages frequently during shift.
  • May assist with deliveries to customer locations.
  • Proven ability to deal pleasantly and courteously with management, customers and co-workers, by telephone, written correspondence and in person.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member.
  • Must follow all base regulations to maintain admittance to military installation.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F

Please send application to:

Attn.:  Don Helsel/Human Resources
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington 98144
Telephone:   (206) 436-2160  FAX: 206.436.2244
TTY:   (206) 324-1388
E-Mail: jobs@seattlelh.org         


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