Retail Stock & Fulfillment - Pentagon City

About the position

The ideal logistics processor is independent, motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer experiences every day. A day in a Life… Receive, unload freight, unpack and deliver newly arrived merchandise to selling departments Fulfill customer orders in a timely manner following quality standards Prepare and ship customer orders following quality, packing and shipping standards Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process and research merchandise shipments in accordance with our inventory control processes Assist in maintaining clean and organized selling floors and stockrooms Provide general support to the store, e.g. setting up special events, organizing backroom, markdowns, and relocating store fixtures You own this if you have… A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative Had success working in a fast-paced environment thanks to your ability to prioritize multiple tasks Organizational skills and attention to detail The skills to use of a variety of technology and new computer applications The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs Physical Requirements: Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers. Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head. Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com . Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines. © 2022 Nordstrom, Inc Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, unload freight, unpack and deliver newly arrived merchandise to selling departments
  • Fulfill customer orders in a timely manner following quality standards
  • Prepare and ship customer orders following quality, packing and shipping standards
  • Utilize inventory management systems to scan, process and research merchandise shipments in accordance with our inventory control processes
  • Assist in maintaining clean and organized selling floors and stockrooms
  • Provide general support to the store, e.g. setting up special events, organizing backroom, markdowns, and relocating store fixtures

Requirements

  • A high level of ownership, accountability and initiative
  • Had success working in a fast-paced environment thanks to your ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • The skills to use of a variety of technology and new computer applications
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
  • Continuous movement for 6-8 hours per shift, which includes frequent bending, twisting, squatting, flexing and reaching in order to handle merchandise and assist customers.
  • Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Handle bulky and sometimes awkwardly shaped items, which includes reaching for and lifting these items above the head.
  • Regularly lift items weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds
  • Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Benefits

  • Medical/Vision
  • Dental
  • Retirement and Paid Time Away
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
  • 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.
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