Merchandise Associate

Looking for a fun summer or part time job? Want to work in a fun environment around animals? Join our team at Grant’s Farm at this one-of-a-kind St Louis attraction! You’ll earn competitive pay, meet new friends, enjoy special events and discounts for family and friends.

Our Merchandise Associate at Grant’s Farm will be responsible for interacting with customers daily by answering their inquiries and assisting with tasks as needed, as well as maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Merchandise Associate’s at Grant’s Farm adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards; and will be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the customer and business.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide excellent guest service at all times.
• Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the entire store, e.g. Sales Floor, Associate Office, Backroom and Restrooms.
• Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge, Restrooms and Front End)
• Cross-trained in other areas of the store (Backroom, Front End, Sales Floor, etc.)
• Handles all Point-of-Sale transaction at the cash register and supports/responds to all Front-End coverage needs
• Adheres and upholds merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
• Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day.
• Adheres to all operational and loss prevention controls in accordance with company guidelines and policies including shrink reduction.
• Communicates accurately and effectively with management, leads and fellow team members.
• Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures, including Associate meal and break period policies.
• Participates in safety awareness and maintenance of a risk-free environment.
• Ensure that stores, are stocked with the right types and quantities of products.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Benefits

• 401K
• In addition to working in a great atmosphere with talented teammates and incredible animals we also offer employee parking passes, discounts on food & merchandise and behind the scenes views of our historic and prestigious grounds and animals. Apply to be a part of the fun today!
  
  

Grants Farm is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and run floor buffer and scrubber
• Capable of handling multiple tasks at one time
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Strong communication skills; verbal and written. Listens and responds appropriately.
• Team player, working effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks.
• Strong sense of personal integrity.
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to lift or carry 30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, inclement weather, cold, etc