Merchandise Event Bagger and Runner - Temp

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Job Summary
A merchandise staff efficiently packs customers' purchases while ensuring items are handled with care, balancing bags, and organizing them for easy transport. They are also responsible for quickly replenishing stock on the sales floor, ensuring shelves are well-organized and fully stocked as well as assist in setting up displays. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and a positive attitude are key to excelling in this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Carefully placing purchased items into bags, ensuring that delicate items are not damaged and heavy items are packed in a way that doesn’t tear the bags.
•    Keeping the bagging area tidy by removing any empty bags, spilled items, or packaging materials.
•    Occasionally sanitizing or cleaning the bagging area for hygiene and organization.
•    Upholding any company policies regarding sustainability (e.g., using recyclable or reusable bags).
•    Alerting supervisors when supplies are running low.
•    Replenishing items on the sales floor from the stockroom to ensure that shelves are fully stocked.
•    Ensuring that items are in the correct place according to planograms or product placement guidelines.
•    Quickly retrieving products from storage or other areas when requested by customers or other staff members, especially during busy periods or for special sales events.
•    Ensuring that excess packaging materials and empty boxes are disposed of properly.
•    Assisting with setting up displays or promotional areas for special sales events.
•    Ensuring that promotional items are well-stocked and presented effectively.
•    Shifts will be roughly 8 hours in timeframe to begin around 8 am.
•    Assisting with pop up event set up at beginning of event, and breakdown at end of event.

JOB SKILLS AND TRAITS
•    Checking that no items are left behind or missed in the checkout process. 
•    Working efficiently during busy times to help speed up the checkout process without compromising the quality of bagging.
•    Offering assistance to colleagues during busy times.

•    Handling repetitive tasks with a positive attitude, even under pressure.
•    Showing reliability by being punctual and maintaining focus on the tasks at hand.
•    Efficiently managing time to restock shelves, retrieve items, and complete tasks quickly without sacrificing quality. 
•    Clearly and effectively communicating with team members, supervisors, and customers, especially when assisting with product inquiries or providing updates on stock availability.
•    Quickly finding solutions when stock levels are low or items are misplaced, ensuring customers and staff get what they need without delay.

QUALIFICATIONS
•    Must be at least 18 years of age.
•    Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time as well as lift up to 40 lbs.
•    Customer service and prior bagging/merchandising experience is a plus.
•    Candidates must be available to work during October 12 - 18th.
•    Must be local to the San Diego area.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This is a temp position for a merchandising event in San Diego. 
Compensation is $15 per hour.