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Retail Associate, Customer Service Rep

Job in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listing for: Valu Home Centers
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Customer Service Rep, Retail Associate/ Customer Service
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 17.25 USD Hourly USD 15.00 17.25 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Schedule:

Full Time (30 hours/week or more) or Part Time (under 30 hour/week)

Age Requirement:at least 16 years old (with working papers)

Benefits:

Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal; hours begin accruing on Day
1), Health Insurance (for Full Time Associates), Paid On-the-Job Training, Advancement Opportunities

We believe in promoting from within, so no matter where you start as a member of the Valu Home Centers team, you will have plenty of opportunities for advancement.

All members of the Valu Home Centers team are hard-working, motivated, enthusiastic problem solvers. We believe that customer service is more than just an idea – it’s a culture! Our Sales Associates come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Flexible scheduling and competitive starting wages make these roles ideal for students, parents, retirees, busy people, and those looking for a change.

You don’t need previous retail or hardware experience to be our ideal candidate, just come prepared with an excitement to learn and a drive for providing great customer service. Our paid, on-the-job training will empower you with all of the product knowledge and techniques you need to know.

Responsibilities
  • Staying engaged with current DIY trends to better serve our - customers
  • Helping to ensure that our store meets company merchandising and appearance standards
  • Acting on opportunities to help my fellow team members and set them up for success
Skills
  • The ability to provide a great customer service experience
  • Working collaboratively within a team environment
  • Being a ‘people-person’ and taking an active interest in our customers
  • Leading by example
  • Sincerely enjoying my interactions with customers
  • The ability to create professional relationships with customers and team members
Benefits
  • Flexible scheduling with a great work/life balance
  • Paid on-the-job product knowledge and DIY technique training programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement determined by my abilities and achievements
What Sets Me Apart
  • Any past retail jobs and relevant responsibilities
  • Home improvement and DIY knowledge

Valu Home Centers is a family-owned company, with deep roots in the communities that we serve. When you join our team, you join our family. Since 1968, we have provided our customers with world-class customer service, and as a store representative you will help to uphold our legacy through personal and professional development.

$15.00 - $17.25 per hour

Requirements
  • Customer Service including carry-outs and assisting customers throughout the store
  • Climb store use ladders and place/retrieve merchandise on the top shelf of fixtures
  • Operate cash registers
  • Cut chain, cable, rope, tubing, glass, plexiglass, and carpet
  • Promote the “build the sale” concept
  • Maintain inventory by stocking shelves, downstocking/overstocking
  • Write up screen and glass repair, Rug Doctor rentals, and storm door installs
  • Cut keys
  • Maintain store appearance by sweeping, cleaning restrooms and straightening
  • Make labels and signs
  • Remove previous ads signs Saturday night and hang new ad signs on Sunday
  • Able to carry/ answer the phone (answer customer questions)
  • Lift up to 60 lbs unassisted
  • Work with the Associate trainer to gain product knowledge (Journey Map)
  • Dolphin use: make labels, check stock, and check price
Additional Specialized Duties
  • Place ship to store and special orders for customers
  • Mix paint/stain
  • Receive/check in merchandise
  • Assist management in training new associates
  • Perform screen and glass repairs
  • Any other duties and responsibilities that management feels necessary

Valu Home Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or arrest record.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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