Second Use Building Materials, Seattle’s largest architectural salvage yard, is seeking a full time staff member to work in our retail store as a Cashier and Customer Service Specialist.
WHO WE ARE
Second Use is a community focused business dedicated to diverting reusable building materials from the landfill and selling them to the public at an affordable cost through our retail stores in Seattle and Tacoma.
Our diverse team has helped build Second Use into one of the most successful and innovative salvage companies in the country. We are always looking for creative, versatile individuals to join the cause . Past experience in the trades, re-sale or salvage industries is helpful but not required.
Second Use is committed to providing competitive wages and provides benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, employee discount, quarterly store credit dividends, and more.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Customer Service/Cashier Team specializes in providing excellent assistance to our customers and top tier support to the rest of our store team.
Typical work functions:
-Provide friendly and professional service to customers and suppliers
-Accurate and consistent operation of our POS system, cash registers, and database
-Visual Merchandising
-Communicate with and assist other store team members in a friendly and efficient manner
-Maintain work areas in safe and clean condition
-Possible Crossover work in other parts of the business, such as receiving, warehouse, and yard, to help with overall business needs
An ideal candidate will have these qualifications:
-An interest in architectural salvage
-Self-motivated and reliable worker
-Experience operating a cash register and POS interface
-Enthusiasm for a safe & tidy work environment
-Able/willing to put in a full day at 100%
-Able/willing to safely lift 50 lbs throughout the day
-Some knowledge of building materials and pricing preferred
-Experience with team collaboration
-Weekend availability
BENEFITS
-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance at 60 Days for qualifying employees
-EAP Program
-Paid time off in addition to Seattle's PSST
-Employee discount & consignment program
-Quarterly store credit dividends
-Simple IRA after 2 years/400 hrs.
-Safety Toe Footwear Stipend
We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having staff with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission and encourage BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply. We acknowledge that our work to build safer spaces and better systems for traditionally marginalized groups is ongoing and will require constant vigilance and expect all Second Use employees to be part of our DEIA journey.
If you are interested in joining the Second Use team, please follow the link below to send a cover letter explaining why you are excited about this position, along with a resume detailing your qualifications. Emailed responses to this post will not be responded to.
https://seconduse.bamboohr.com/careers/24?source=aWQ9MTY%3D
Pay: $20.50/hr plus benefits
