The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Job Announcement

 

Title: Clerk

Department: Base Supply Center

Reports To: Store Manager

Location:         NAWS China Lake, California

Hours: Full Time M-F

              

Summary:

Assists with various aspects of customer service, inventory, stocking, merchandising and store maintenance.  Assists customers in purchasing products by answering questions, processing purchase transactions and referring them to store management for special purchase items.  Participates in keeping the store organized, clean and operating efficiently.  As a team member, supports the Lighthouse for the BlindÕs (LHB) mission to create opportunities for people who are blind.   Performs job in a manner which is in compliance with the Ability1 Program, LHB, federal and military guidelines applicable at the Base Supply Center (BSC). 

 

Responsibilities:

á      Greets and assists customers to find merchandise.  May help gather customer orders.

á      May assist with sales transactions by scanning items into the POS system or packing and double checking quantities scanned and counted by cashier. 

á      Inventories and restocks merchandise displays as required.  Assists store manager or other personnel in the receiving, opening and unpacking of cartons or crates of merchandise as needed.  May assist in checking invoices or computerized lists of items ordered against items received.  Stamps, attaches or changes price tags on merchandise utilizing price lists.

á      Sets up advertising signs and displays, merchandise on shelves, counters or tables to attract customers and promote sales.  Cleans display cases, shelves and aisles.

á      Assists other cashiers when store is busy or with large orders.  Packs customer purchases in bags or cartons and assists with loading purchased goods into customer vehicle as required.

á      Answers phone inquires, takes messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel.

á      Assists with clerical duties and routine office functions as required.

á      Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

á      High School Diploma.

á      Must be able to use solid math skills and work with numbers (UPC, NSN, Product Codes) accurately.

á      General knowledge of office equipment and machines including POS systems, personal computer, fax machine and scanning hardware.

á      Proven ability to deal pleasantly and courteously with management, customers and co-workers, by telephone, written correspondence and in person.

á      Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.

á      Ability to work effectively as a team member.

á      Ability to stand, bend and lift heavy/large boxes or containers (up to 50lbs) using safe techniques and equipment to reduce risk of injury.

á      Prior work experience with a military supply operation or retail store preferred.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@seattlelh.org or to:

 

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Attn.: Don Helsel

2501 S. Plum Street

Seattle, Washington 98144

Telephone: (206) 436-2160

Fax: 206.436.2244

TTY: (206) 324-1388

 

For more information about employment at the Lighthouse visit our website: www.SeattleLighthouse.org