Burlington seeks Floor Associate in Wake Forest | Hiring

Your Next Step in Wake Forest

Role Essentials

• Based in: Wake Forest, NC (our main Wake Forest branch)
• Urgency: Immediate consideration in Wake Forest.
• Role in Wake Forest: Floor Associate
• Employer: Burlington (Hiring in Wake Forest)
• Career Level: Junior / Trainee.
• This Wake Forest-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Burlington team in Wake Forest, NC is growing.
• Benefit from working in Wake Forest, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $15-$17/Hour (approx. $33.8k/Year)
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
• Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.

Day-to-Day

• Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Operations.

Inspire the Ultimate Treasure Hunt

About Burlington

At Burlington, we offer incredible savings on top brands for the entire family. Our mission is to deliver a thrilling "treasure hunt" shopping experience with new merchandise arriving daily. The Floor Associate is the vital link between our massive inventory and our customers' amazing finds. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with us, you are joining a fast-paced family dedicated to extreme value and high-volume merchandising.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking energetic, outgoing, and highly approachable individuals to join our sales floor team. As an entry-level Floor Associate, you will be stationed in key departments like Coats, Home Goods, or Shoes. You will serve as an apparel ambassador, delivering the signature neatness and helpfulness that sets Burlington apart in the off-price retail industry. This is an engaging role perfect for those who love staying active and interacting with people.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Proactive Engagement: Approach browsing customers in the aisles to offer shopping carts, locate specific sizes, and assist with finding hidden gems.
• Department Upkeep: Execute continuous floor recovery, ensuring clothing racks are sized properly, hangers are aligned, and the shoe department is clear of hazards.
• Freight Placement: Assist the receiving team by taking rolling Z-racks of newly tagged apparel and rapidly placing them on the correct sales floor fixtures.
• Fitting Room Support: Monitor the fitting rooms, sort unwanted items quickly, and run them back to their appropriate departments to maximize sales.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your hustle and helpfulness are heavily rewarded:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $15.00 to $17.50 per hour.
• Associate Discount: Enjoy an excellent employee discount on our already massively reduced prices.
• Flexible Scheduling: Great work-life balance with shifts that accommodate students and part-time needs.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time and part-time associates.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age upon application.
• No prior retail or apparel experience required—we will teach you the merchandising standards you need to succeed.
• Must possess a genuine passion for customer service, a strong work ethic, and a highly friendly demeanor.
• Physical capability to stand, walk on hard floors, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds continuously during a shift.