Inside Yard - Direct Loader - Craft Beaver Skokie

Job Details: Job Location: Crafty Beaver Skokie - Skokie, IL, Salary Range: $17.05 - $18.50Hourly, Job Category: Crafty Beaver Home Centers, Craft Beaver, a Nation’s Best Holdings, LLC company, is seeking candidates for our

Inside Yard - Direct Loader position at our Skokie, IL location.  

We’re focused on people and relationships first and we’re passionate about customer service and continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that is focused on growth? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then join our growing team.

What You Will Do and How You Will Contribute: 

Provide outstanding customer service in the retail store and outdoor yard by greeting customers, helping them locate products, answering questions, and offering knowledgeable product recommendations

Safely and efficiently load customer purchases into vehicles

Keep the indoor and outdoor yard fully stocked with material, organized, and easy to navigate so customers and team members can quickly find what they need

Maintain a clean and orderly yard, including regular sweeping, debris removal, and ensuring materials are neatly stacked and stored

Keep up with training and learn about products and safety rules

Assist in other departments/functions as needed to provide great customer service

Perform other tasks as assigned by management to help the team run smoothly

Follow safety rules, keep the work area clean and help make sure everyone stays safe

Assist with inventory-related tasks, including performing cycle counts, verifying stock levels and maintaining accurate records 

Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors or management

What You Will Bring to Our Team:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous retail or related industry experience is a plus

Familiarity with cycle counting or inventory processes is beneficial

Strong customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to meet customer needs

Ability to be a team player, help out wherever needed  and contribute to a positive work environment

Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate customer needs and provide effective solutions

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, staying flexible and adaptable

Physical ability to lift and carry items weighing 50-80 lbs, bend, twist, squat, and reach throughout your shift

Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as required by the business

What’s It Like To Work for Nation’s Best?

Teamwork: All of our positions, in all of our stores, are hands-on. We work together, whenever necessary, to ensure a positive customer experience every time, every day

Support: We have local resources and a Dallas Support Team to help you along the way and to partner on projects, as appropriate

Autonomy: We empower entrepreneurial spirit in all our associates

Relationships: We believe the core of our business is the relationships we build

Continuous Improvement: We are focused on continuous improvement, ensuring expertise and solid best practices are shared across all of our divisions and stores

Efficiencies: We maximize efficiency through best-in-class technology and consistent business practices nationwide

Growth Mindset: We are focused on long-term growth, both in our associates and the company

Atmosphere: This is not a suit-and-tie environment. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done

Community Service: Our divisions and associates are committed to serving and contributing to the communities in which we live and work

Safety: We strive to provide a work environment that is safe and healthy for all of our associates and customers. We want everyone to go home in the same condition in which they came to work that day

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