Inventory Associate

Position details:

·     Location: 1700 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

·     Job Type: Part-Time

·     Schedule: 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be available throughout the fall/winter season. Upon request, reduced hours may be available April-July.

·     Starting Date: As soon as possible.

Job Summary

Beehive Wool Shop is looking for a detail-oriented and friendly team member to join our small, close-knit staff. This role is focused on stocking shelves and maintaining accurate inventory counts. This is a great fit for someone who loves fiber crafts and enjoys hands-on organizational work.

About the Beehive

Founded in 1906, Beehive Wool Shop’s mission is to provide quality knitting and crochet supplies for residents and visitors to Victoria and everyone who visits our online store. We specialize in providing excellent customer service to ensure that makers leave with all the correct materials they need for their projects, along with a healthy dose of inspiration and confidence.  We pride ourselves in providing excellent value and quality for our customers through our curated product selection. We believe that the Beehive can inspire greater humanity through fibrecraft. 

The Beehive is a supportive work environment that prioritizes creative collaboration and work-life balance. We value honesty and transparency in our interactions and communication both internally and with our customers, suppliers, and community members.

Key Responsibilities 

•       Shelve yarn and product from backstock and incoming shipments

•       Keep the store organized, tidy, and visually appealing, including restocking shelves and maintaining displays

•       Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies

•       Maintain organized, well-labeled displays and storage areas

•       Sticker and/or repackage products for sale

•       Operate the point-of-sale system to process purchases and access inventory information

•       Provide a warm, welcoming experience for all customers

Qualifications

Required

•       Comfortable with repetitive physical tasks (lifting, stocking, standing for extended periods, climbing stairs)

•       Able to lift 25 lbs.

•       Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially with counting and organization

•       Reliable, punctual, and proficient in English

•       Self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision

Preferred

•       Working knowledge of yarn or textiles

•       Previous retail or inventory experience

•       Experience with Shopify or similar point-of-sale systems

What We Offer

•       30% store discount and free Beehive class tuition

•       Flexible scheduling

•       Starting wage: $18.25/hour

To apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to kate AT beehivewoolshop.com

Position will be filled as the right candidate is found.