The Operations Team Associate is part of the operations team that performs merchandise processing duties to support the merchandising function of the store. The Operations Team Associate position is non-exempt, and schedules include nights and occasionally weekends.

• Receiving: Performs the process of unloading and sorting merchandise cartons received on trailers. Moves new merchandise to the appropriate processing drop zone in a safe and timely manner utilizing equipment such as rolling flats, carts and z-racks.

• Processing and product Placement: Performs merchandise unpacking and unwrapping to ensure readiness for merchandising on the sales floor.

• Applies sensor tags per company standard.

• Maintenance & Housekeeping

• Removes packing materials from processing zones. Bails cardboard and prepares plastic for recycling.

• Ensures the cleanliness of the receiving area following processing on truck days.

• Housekeeping includes being responsible for the cleanliness of the facility specifically the restrooms, associate lounge, fitting rooms and office areas. (Not the case in all stores)

• Maintains a safe shopping and working environment

• Exhibits a warm and friendly demeanor when helping customers.

• Greets all customers and insures that their needs are met.

• Adheres to Belk’s dress code policy.

• Assist with floor tasks to the overall benefit of the store, particularly during times of peak demand periods, including but not limited to:

• Seasonal sets

• Floor moves

• Daily maintenance

• Fill Ins

• Daily Standards

• Recovery

• Supports the store’s focus on Relentless Customer Care

• Ability to ring the register

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Must be 18 or rising senior in high school

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to use computer keyboard, standard telephone and other related business equipment

• Ability to lift between 10 and 72 lbs at floor level and/or team lift when necessary

• Ability to push / pull receiving equipment weighing up to 500 lbs such as rolling flats, z-racks and pallet jacks

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to twist, bend and stoop to retrieve items from floor, shelves, racks, and hooks and place items on floor, shelves, racks and hooks

• Ability to work at a safe and steady pace