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Stores 2 (Part-Time) - Appliance Center

NW Natural
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Jan 14, 2026
Stores 2 (Part-Time) - Appliance Center Union Position Appliance Center;Portland,Oregon (US-OR) Regular PT Posting # 5339 About Us: At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry. In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility. NW Natural's Appliance Center is a subsidiary of NW Natural. The Appliance Center is a single-store retail operation that specializes in the sale and service of gas fireplaces, quality kitchen appliances, patio heaters, barbecue grills, laundry appliances, freestanding stoves and water heaters. Please visit our Appliance Center website to learn more:https://nwnaturalappliances.com/ NOTE: This is a parttime position (minimum 20 hours per week) that often approaches a fulltime schedule. There is free off-street parking. The Role: Receives and supplies materials placing highest priority on customer service. Day to Day: Places orders and tracks deliveries. Inspects all deliveries; verifies accuracy, prices, and performs quality assurance checks when appropriate. Monitors and tracks inventories. Tags sold merchandise and obtains customer's signature for receipt of merchandise. Assists customer with loading of merchandise. Arranges for disbursement of materials. Loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment on crew trucks. Delivers and picks up appliances, parts, and other supplies. Assembles merchandise. Assists as needed with tool and minor equipment repair and maintenance. Cleans and maintains work areas. Provides proper paperwork and data entry for accurate inventory levels, charge-offs, warranty claims, and billings. Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training. Performs other tasks as required, including those in lower levels as referenced in the CBA, with training as needed. Appropriately wears required protective equipment and safety gear. Operates Company vehicles in compliance with state/local laws and Company policies and procedures. Acquires and maintains OQ qualifications. Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural. Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations. Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance. Demonstrates the Company's core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures. Come on your first day with: Knowledge of tools, reference catalogues, and automotive parts is required. Basic math and reading skills. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Comprehensive knowledge of the Company's organization, inter-relationships, policies, procedures, processes, and department/work specific requirements. Ability to interface with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy. Ability to concentrate on tasks, apply procedures in sequence, make decisions with limited information, and work in a structured team environment. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving walking, standing, bending, twisting, wrist turning, grasping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, or reaching for 8+ hours. Ability to hear normal voice at 3 feet; warning signals/horns during field operations. Near/distant vision for driving and reading information to complete work assignments. Moderate/severe exposure to uneven surfaces, noise, vibration, high-speed rotating machinery, and odorant inhalation. Ability to safely operate Company vehicles/equipment and perform inspections and minor maintenance as necessary and in compliance with Company policies and state/local laws. Valid OR/WA driver's license, any required certifications and/or endorsements, and satisfactory driving record. Must be able to lift a maximum of 75 lbs. Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days. Must be able to use proper equipment at heights of up to 20 feet. Qualification Period: 6 months What we offer: Work Life Balance - Start with 16 PTO Days (Amount varies based on accruedwork hours) 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women's Network and many other Employee Resource Groups Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities Financial & Discounts - Competitive 401K company contribution and match Up to $2625 a year in tuition reimbursement 20% off natural gas service Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center TriMet Pass for all HQ employees Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless Hourly Rate:$40.58 Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers Deadline:1/27/26 Disclosure:We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations.NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341. NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.