<p>Join a team where leadership, service, and community come together.</p> <p>Ace Thrift Supply is looking for friendly, dependable, and customer-focused individuals to join our team as an Inventory Associate at our Kittanning location. This is an ideal opportunity for those who enjoy helping others, working with their hands, and learning new skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.</p> <p>As an Inventory Associate, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming shopping experience - assisting customers, maintaining store appearance, and supporting daily operations like stocking, merchandising, and processing transactions. Whether you're helping a neighbor find the right product or keeping the sales floor organized, your contribution helps keep the store running smoothly.</p> <p>This is a great opportunity to grow retail skills, contribute to your community, and be part of a team that takes pride in helping customers get their projects done right.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities.</p> <ul> <li>Inventory & Merchandising: Receive deliveries, stock shelves, and maintain clean, organized displays. Ensure accurate product placement, proper labeling, and timely replenishment to keep the store well-stocked and easy to shop </li><li>Store Operations Support: Assist with daily tasks such as opening/closing preparation, cleaning, returns, and restocking. Follow store procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe, organized work environment </li><li>Customer Experience: Provide friendly, helpful service by welcoming customers, answering questions, and assisting with product selection to ensure a positive shopping experience. Represent Ace's values of service and community in every customer interaction </li><li>Sales Support: Engage customers to promote Ace Rewards, recommend products, and support sales goals. Build product knowledge and use selling techniques to meet customer needs and drive in-store purchases </li><li>Teamwork & Communication: Work collaboratively with team members and take direction from supervisors. Communicate effectively, ask questions, and contribute to a respectful, team-oriented workplace </li><li>Learning & Development: Participate in ongoing training to build product knowledge, customer service skills, and operational understanding. Be open to feedback and development opportunities to grow within the company </li></ul> <p>Qualifications & Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods </li><li>Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying schedules </li><li>Proficiency with basic IT systems and ability to learn store operations software </li><li>Reliable, proactive, and capable of managing shifting priorities </li></ul> <p>Why Join Ace Thrift Supply?</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement </li><li>Growth potential incl. learning customer service, sales techniques, and inventory skills </li><li>Supportive leadership and a community-focused culture </li><li>Employee discount, health and dental insurance, paid time off, and other benefits </li><li>Trusted local brand backed by the strength of the national Ace Hardware network </li></ul> <p>Company Introduction</p> <p>Ace Thrift Supply is your locally owned, community-focused hardware retailer with three locations in southwestern Pennsylvania. As a proud member of the Ace Hardware family, our team is committed to offering friendly, expert service and quality products you can trust. At Ace Thrift Supply, we believe in growing strong teams and helping employees build lasting careers - because we're more than a hardware store; we're a place to grow, lead, and make a difference every day.</p>