Seasonal Freight Associate

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they'll tell you there's no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It's all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace

Responsibilities:

* Unload, organize, and process incoming freight shipments in the stockroom and sales floor.
* Accurately sort, label, and restock merchandise according to store standards and department guidelines.
* Ensure all freight is handled efficiently and safely to meet daily stocking and replenishment goals.
* Assist in setting up displays, signage, and product layouts as directed by management.
* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in both backroom and sales areas.
* Collaborate with team members to complete time-sensitive tasks before store opening.
* Use inventory management systems or handheld devices to track product movement and stock levels.
* Identify damaged or missing items and report discrepancies to supervisors.
* Provide occasional customer assistance on the sales floor when needed.
* Follow all company policies regarding safety, security, and operational procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

* At least 18 years old
* Available to work shifts that start as late as 11pm or as early as 5:00 AM (reliable transportation required).
* Comfortable with or willing to learn technology (such as cash registers, hand-held and mobile devices)
* Good communicator with the ability to engage with customers
* Able to handle customer interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally
* Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems
* Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on- the-job training
* Previous retail or freight experience preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and place/remove merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
* Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
* Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
* Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
* Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
* Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time

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Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Position Type:

Hourly

Position Starting At:

$11.00

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