Christmas Tree Shops distribution center jobs

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All about Christmas Tree Shop

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Founded in the 1950s, The  Christmas Tree Shop started in a barn in the Cape Cod town of Yarmouthport, Massachusetts. They focused on selling holiday items and Christmas ornaments from May to October. Twenty years after, the shop was bought my Chuck and Doreen Bilezikian who transformed the store into a shop by offering one-of-a-kind items. From there, the store continued to develop and joined the Bath & Beyond family in 2003. Today, there are over 70 Christmas Tree Shops across the United States. A store that started with small and humble beginnings is now a well-known, household name.

Opportunities available at Christmas Tree Shop

We’re focusing on the positions available in the distribution department. If you’re interested in positions in other departments then we recommend you looking at those opportunities online. Christmas Tree Shops has many positions with various requirements, so take a look!

If you’re interested in being on the road, then there are positions as a Driver. As a driver, you would be delivering products from the distribution center to the place of delivery, which is most likely one of their stores. This requires you to have a clean driver’s record and the ability to drive a tractor/trailer. You have to pass drug screening and physical tests, hold a valid Class A-CDL and have experience with tractor/trailer driving. This position is ideal for those who enjoy driving and active environments.Punctuality and accuracy is a must for this position.

If you’re interested in working within the distribution center, then you should consider applying as a Warehouse Coordinator. As a warehouse coordinator, you’re responsible for maintaining the overall functioning of the warehouse and organizing the materials within the warehouse. In addition, you must conduct inventories, authorize purchasing agents, problem solving and accounts payable. Essentially, a warehouse coordinator keeps the distribution center functioning effectively. For this position, you need to have a high school diploma or GED as well as a valid driver’s license. It’s preferable if you have knowledge of the functioning of the equipment, a knowledge of the product and are comfortable with mathematics.

Tips to help you get the job

Now that you know some of the opportunities available at Christmas Tree Shops, go online and look up available positions on their website: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/static/careersJobsByBrand. However, before applying here are some helpful tips to help land you that job.

Take the time to research the positions you’re interested in. It’s important to understand what the position requires and if you feel that that’s something you’d like to to. Also, make sure that the position suits your lifestyle. Do you like working in distribution? Working in shifts? Do you work on weekends? Operating heavy machinery? Make sure you know what you’re looking for in terms of job structure.

Also, make sure to read the requirements necessary for the position. If you don’t have the requirements see if the company offers training or if the certification is obtainable during the interview process.

Be open and honest. It’s much easier to be honest on your CV. If you make it to an interview, be honest about yourself – your strengths and weaknesses. Everyone has them, and they will find them out sooner or later. So get online and apply! Good luck!