JOB DETAILS
Seasonal Retail Receiving Associate
CompanyChalet
LocationWilmette
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 2026

About The Company
Since 1917, Chalet has been providing high-quality, nature-inspired products through our retail store and award-winning landscape service to its customers, bringing beauty and inspiration into their homes every day. The flagship retail store is located in Wilmette, Chalet operates a 183-acre growing farm in Salem, Wis., making locally-grown plants available for our customers through the landscape and retail channels. For information, call 847-256-0561 or visit www.ChaletNursery.com.
About the Role
Description
Chalet’s Retail Store has an opportunity for a Receiving Associate position for your consideration. The main responsibilities are:
- Inventory Management & Receiving - You will help to manage the hub of our retail store inventory control process by unloading trucks, accurately counting and recording merchandise received, inspecting shipments, and reconciling purchase orders. You will assist in generating price tags, returning damaged merchandise, and maximizing storage facility usage.
- Customer Service - You will provide a high level of courteous, accurate and enthusiastic customer service to other employees, customers, delivery drivers and vendors. You will have heavy customer contact and assist stockroom personnel with loading customer cars and assembling products as needed.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- 2+ years retail, customer service, inventory, warehouse or shipping receiving experience, or equivalent. Inventory management experience is a plus.
- Basic computer and math abilities with a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with Shopify and Acumatica a plus.
- The ability to be on your feet for 8+ hours and lift 75+ lbs.
- Being forklift certified is a plus.
- The ideal candidate will pay extreme attention to detail, have a strong work ethic, be able to work independently as well as with a team, and be accountable, reliable and trustworthy.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.
We have a seasonal schedule available with a schedule of 3-5 6-8 hour shifts available. The duration of the season would be ideally until the end of the year. You will be eligible for sick pay and our employee discount.
Key Skills
Inventory managementCustomer serviceWarehouse operationsShipping and receivingShopifyAcumaticaForklift operationMath skillsComputer literacyAttention to detailProduct assemblyHeavy lifting
Categories
RetailLogisticsCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Sick payEmployee discount
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Manage retail inventory by unloading trucks, inspecting shipments, and reconciling purchase orders. Provide high-quality customer service by assisting with product assembly and loading customer vehicles.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$16 - $18
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
272
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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