Operations Associate

Crate & Barrel - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Operations Associate at Crate & Barrel plays a crucial role in maintaining an organized stockroom and supporting the sales floor to ensure excellent customer service. This position requires a highly organized and efficient individual who can multitask and work collaboratively with a talented team. The Operations Associate will report to the Assistant Leader and will be responsible for maximizing sales growth and profitability through effective stockroom management and product flow facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Maximize company sales growth and profitability by maintaining the stockroom and sales floor.
• Perform duties associated with receiving and processing trucks.
• Safely process and assist with customer pick-up orders.
• Safely operate and maintain all stockroom equipment and tools, keeping them in good working order.
• Assist the Assistant Leader in supporting financial and inventory accuracy.
• Perform general maintenance of the store and maintain lighting.
• Maintain awareness of current products in all departments.
• Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and company.
• Actively participate in weekly merchandising meetings, store meetings, and training sessions.
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together safely and effectively with all associates.
• Support an engaged customer experience by maintaining an organized and efficient stockroom.
• Assist in executing the store's seasonal and weekly floor plans under the direction of the Assistant Store Leader.
• Maintain awareness and demonstrate knowledge of computers, systems, and programs relevant to the position.
• Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems.

Requirements

• Stock, Distribution Center, or retail experience preferred.
• Good reading, written, and verbal language skills (English).
• Organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to move and/or lift up to 65 pounds with team assist.
• Open availability to work flexible hours on weekdays, evenings, and weekends for full-time roles.
• Availability to work two or more weekend days and at least one weekday or night for part-time roles.