Surplus Store Coordinator

Surplus Store Coordinator – Hiring Immediately! 
 
Pay: $15.00/hour – Paid Weekly (eligible for a $0.50 increase after 60 days)
 
Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday 
 
Join the EG Managed Services team as a Surplus Store Coordinator! We're proud to partner with a prestigious and enduring client in Kalamazoo, MI. Enjoy the perks of weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, all on a convenient 1st shift schedule.
 
Company Benefits: 
• Full Time Employees receive a benefits package after 60 days - Medical, Dental, and Vision!
• PTO and Holidays eligible after 90 days (MLK Jr, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day)
• Company supplied uniform shirts.
• Well-maintained equipment and well-provisioned work supplies

Position Summary:
The WMU Surplus Sales store is responsible for the disposition of all University assets by determining the proper disposal method of either re-use, repurpose or recycle. Duties involve participating in item pickups, receiving, storing, pricing, and organizing and merchandising of a variety of furniture, office supplies, materials, and equipment. Other duties also include maintaining accurate records and providing fanatical customer service.
 
Position Responsibilities: 
• Interacts with customers and communicates daily with Surplus Store Supervisor and on-site Operations Manager
• Assists with the organization, merchandising and cleanliness of the store to ensure a welcoming and professional appearance. 
• Assisting with item pickups throughout the WMU campus
• Process items and merchandise them in an organized way that customers can easily locate
• Ability to navigate Facebook traffic along with creative ways for advertising products
• Must be able to respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Assists with the proper disposal and recycling of electronics with external vendor.
• Use of power tools, dollies, carts, and a power pallet jack.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Graduation from a standard high school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with power tools and general assembly of furniture is a plus
• Must be very organized and able to tackle projects as assigned in a timely manner
• Previous retail/ store experience is preferred
• Ability to manage high volumes in a fast-paced environment, comfortable with multi-tasking and handling numerous customers in tandem. 
• Knowledge in point of sales, cash register, and credit/debit card machine
• Knowledge of laws and policies relating to the disposal and disposition of university assets.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.
 
Physical Requirements: 
• Ability to carry and/or lift items up to or exceeding 50-100 pounds. 
• Ability to stand for more than 6 hours at a time, lifting, pushing, using stairs.
• Ability to drive to and from various sites outside the Surplus store.

Next Steps: 
Apply online or call 616-949-2303 to speak with a recruiter. Let us ‘Help You Succeed.’
 
Applicants should be prepared to comply with onboarding procedures, which include a drug screen, background check, and any additional requirements that may be necessary for the role.