Town & Country Hardware, in Independence, Oregon has a permanent full-time position currently available. NO SHORT TERM OR PART TIME APPLICANTS, PLEASE. We are a large, full-service hardware store with a strong reputation for excellence in customer service. The successful applicant, over the age of 18 with a professional appearance, musthave the following skills:

· excellent customer service

· attention to detail

· excellent telephone manners

· ability to follow instructions as given

· ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

· strong basic arithmetic and use of decimals and fractions

· ability to use a tape measure

· lifting up to 94 lbs.

· ability to stand, walk, reach and bend for long periods of time

Additional desirable skills include:

· cashiering experience

·  computer keyboard

·  forklift certification 

· knowledge of hardware.

Job duties include

· ability to quickly and politely guide customers to the item(s) they seek

·  use of cash register to sell items

· use of computer system to create and process special orders for customers

·  key cutting

  UPS shipment processing

·  handling incoming telephone calls

·  routing calls through the telephone system

·  mixing paint

·  cutting and threading pipe

· cutting lumber when necessary using a chop saw

·  cutting glass and plexiglass

·  keeping the store clean, shelves stocked and faced

·  unloading merchandise from delivery trucks

·  assisting customers with loading their purchases

We offer:

• a fun,   drug-free environment
• Employee  purchase discount
• Benefits:    Medical, dental, vision and life plan for full-time employees
• Growth   opportunities
• Stable  long term employment

Application can be made in person at:

1555 Monmouth Street, Independence. 

A resume is welcome, but must accompany the application form available at the store. Wage is hourly, commensurate with experience.

All applicants subject to background check.

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus