Outlet Store Associate - Part-Time - Bellingham at Franz Family Bakery – Bellingham, Washington

Are you ‘bread’ for success?

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Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages based on qualifications $17.55-$20.65
• Pension and Retirement funds
• Discount Franz Products
• Growth and Development Opportunities

We are seeking an Retail Outlet Associate to join our hard working and fast-paced team at our Portland Bakery Location. This team player will ensure our Franz Customers have the best products on their shelves. The successful candidate will be reliable, safe and highly organized with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals both inside and outside of the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to answer inquiries about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selections.
• Itemize and tally customers' merchandise at checkout counter, using POS (point of sale) system. Administer change accurately.
• Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be restocked or ordered.
• Effectively stock/restock store shelves, racks, cases, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
• Organize merchandise received from depots and prepare product for sale in store.
• Clean display cases, shelves, floors and aisles.
• Perform routine accounting tasks following established procedures to record daily transactions.
• Ensure safety of store operations by opening store or securing store upon closure as directed.
• Support and adhere to Franz Core Values.
• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

• This is a part-time position; Hours will vary based on business need. New employees will be assigned to any workday: Monday through Sunday; and any hours based upon store schedule needs. A set schedule of days and shifts and/or hours per week will be based solely upon the seniority process.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with cash handling processes
• Solid work history of at least one (1) year length at previous jobs is preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment math test, background check, drug screen and physical.
• The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and be safety oriented.
• Ability to maneuver large bulky racks and lift an average of 25 pounds regularly.
• Willing to perform light accounting duties, inventory counts and product ordering.
• Must be able to join the union upon hire.