Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

Milton Hershey School · Abilene, TX

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Description:Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students. MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential. Responsibilities include: • Providing daily supervision and mentorship • Managing household routines and student schedules • Administering medications and ensuring student wellness • Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students • Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel • Overseeing budgeting and household reporting Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home. Benefits include: • Salary: $46,917.00 per person (approximately $180,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more) • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings • Relocation assistance and paid training provided • Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year Qualifications: • Experience working or volunteering with youth • This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years • Both spouses must be age 27 or older • No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home • Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty • Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed • Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans • Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited) • High school diploma or GED required • Ability to lift to 50 lbs. • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visitwww.mhskids.org.

Head Cashier - Store

Cavender's · Abilene, TX

Head Cashier The Head Cashier is a key member of the store team responsible for delivering Best of the WEST customer service while leading the daily operations of the front-end. They provide exceptional customer service, accurately process transactions, and serve as a resource for cashiers by assisting with training, answering questions, and reinforcing company standards. The Head Cashier helps maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked store while supporting daily store operations and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the "Cavender's Culture" and support the company's Mission, Vision, and Values. • Deliver Best of the WEST customer service by greeting every customer, engaging with them throughout their shopping experience, and thanking them for their business. • Accurately and efficiently process customer purchases, returns, exchanges, and other Point of Sale transactions. • Ensure merchandise accuracy by verifying items, checking for boot mis-mates, and following commission validation procedures. • Promote company programs, store promotions, and suggest complementary merchandise to enhance the customer experience. • Provide accurate and courteous responses to customer inquiries in person and over the phone regarding products, pricing, promotions, store locations, and inventory. • Train, coach, and support new and existing cashiers on Point of Sale procedures, cash handling, customer service expectations, and company policies. • Assist store leadership by monitoring front-end operations, answering cashier questions, and helping resolve customer concerns. • Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked sales floor by stocking merchandise, recovering displays, and completing housekeeping tasks, including dusting, mopping, and vacuuming. • Ensure merchandise is properly displayed, signed, stocked, and located according to company standards. • Remain attentive to store safety and security and promptly report concerns to store management. • Report to work on time and maintain a neat, professional appearance. • Understand and follow all company policies and procedures. • Assist with merchandising updates, price changes, special orders, and other assigned store tasks. • Any other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: • Ability to provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. • Ability to accurately operate a Point of Sale system and handle cash and electronic transactions. • Ability to train and coach associates while promoting a positive, team-oriented work environment. • Ability to regularly lift, move, and position merchandise throughout the work shift. • Ability to safely use store equipment, including handheld devices, step stools, and dollies, in accordance with company policies. • Certain equipment may only be operated by associates who meet applicable age requirements. • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the needs of the business. • Ability to comprehend basic instructions, interpret documents, and apply them to daily tasks. • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. • Associate must be able to read and understand English. • Associate must be able to stay alert and productive during assigned work hours. Cavender's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Cavender's will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request.

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Customer Service Associate As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This is an excellent role for those who want to engage with customers and help them solve their home improvement challenges. Whether you need a part-time position or a place to plant yourself and grow, Lowe's is ready to support your goals. As a Lowe's associate, you'll gain access to many benefits beyond competitive pay and flexible schedules. • Make your well-being a priority with multiple top-tier health insurance options. • Explore educational opportunities with Lowe's tuition assistance program. • Take charge of your financial future with a company-matching 401(k) and optional Employee Stock Purchase Program. • Gain extra savings with a 10% Associate Discount. • Learn new trade skills with our Track to the Trades program. Your Day at Lowe's As a Customer Service Associate, you will welcome customers to Lowe's and help them find the right products and services for their home improvement needs. You will interact with customers throughout the day, help them find and select products, occasionally load merchandise, and ensure all customer needs are met. While you will spend most of your time listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise, your daily responsibilities may vary by department. Customer Service Associates work in one of the following departments, based on hiring needs and skillsets: Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Key Responsibilities • Welcome customers to Lowe's, answer questions, and deliver friendly and professional customer service. • Assist customers with locating and handling merchandise • Down stock merchandise by looking for empty areas on shelves and replenishing supplies • Process orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time • Cross-functionally train in other areas of the store to help deliver the best customer service • Prepare merchandise in your department based on customer needs (e.g., tint and mix paint, cut and thread pipe, cut and bundle wood, cut drywall, cut blinds) • Guide customers through shopping or checkout • Complete other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications • 6 Months Experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information • 6 Months Experience using common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets • Reading, writing, and performing basic arithmetic (addition and subtraction) • Able to perform duties that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties • Minimally lift 25lbs unassisted or over 25lbs with or without an accommodation Preferred Qualifications • 6 months of Retail and/or customer service experience • Bi-lingual skills • Certification in trade related to department (e.g., hardware, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, and lumber/building materials) Lowe's commitment to growth and teamwork extends to the community as well. To better equip our stores and serve our communities, we strongly encourage bilingual, military, and veteran talent to apply and join our team. This role does not require regular travel; however, this role may need to travel occasionally to meetings, training, or to support neighboring stores. Working Conditions Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 75 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker. Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Grocery Stocker

H-E-B · Abilene, TX

Night Stocker As a Night Stocker, you'll become part of a highly-functioning team in the Grocery or Drug Store department, watching out for each other, working to meet common goals, and sharing that nighttime work lifestyle. Because you'll be stocking for a large footprint in the Store, you'll learn about multiple products and departments across the total Store. These learning opportunities will serve as a building block to many other jobs, and potentially, a career for you at H-E-B. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: • Stocking: Stocks shelves, refills displays; loads, unloads, and moves heavy, bulky products; may unload trucks; conditions shelves and products; learns / applies product knowledge, with an eye for detail (e.g., rotation dates, shelf / label info, etc.) to help department meet A+ Standards; keeps department clean and well-organized (includes back room and shelves, etc.); applies personal discipline to ensure compliance with / execution of established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and leader direction; ensures federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product food safety and sanitation are met; works efficiently and with a team attitude; complies with / maintains productivity standards; takes constructive feedback well; applies learning to future tasks; may coach / train other Stockers • Customer Service: Operates with team mindset, not in a silo; often works cross functionally within the Store; builds relationships across departments (e.g., Curbside); learns / models customer service and hospitality, with Customers and Store Partners; assists customers in locating product and answering product questions Qualifications & Key Requirements: • Age Requirement: 18+; Work Experience: Experience stocking and in customer service (preferred); Experience working in a physically demanding job a plus; Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Understanding of SOPs / guidance related to emergency procedures, proper stocking, etc.; Communication skills; reading / writing skills; Organization and time-management skills; Customer service skills; service mentality; Ability to perform repetitive, physical tasks that sometimes include heavy lifting; Ability to think on your feet and work with agility; Ability to work as part of a team to meet nightly goals; Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; close attention to detail; Ability to apply personal discipline to SOPs and leader direction; Ability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays • Education: Licenses/Certifications: Forklift / power jack training (provided upon hire) Physical Demands & Working Conditions: • Work in a fast-paced, demanding Store environment, while paying close attention to detail • Perform the following, based on your department: • Grocery: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Frequently stand, walk, bend; Occasionally reach at overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to cold, loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, and manage in excess of 100 lbs • Drugstore: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Frequently stand, walk; Occasionally reach at overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 66 lbs, and manage in excess of 50 lbs • Dairy: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Constantly exposed to cold temperatures; Frequently stand, walk, bend; Occasionally reach at overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 86 lbs, and manage in excess of 100 lbs • Frozen: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Constantly exposed to cold temperatures; Frequently stand, walk; Occasionally reach at overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 60 lbs, and manage in excess of 100 lbs • General Merchandise: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Frequently stand, walk, bend; Occasionally reach at overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, climb ladder, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 60 lbs, and manage in excess of 60 lbs • While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as--Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day • It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager. • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 2/1/2019

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Hazardous Materials Shipping And Receiving Specialist What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. The Hazardous Materials Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient handling of gas cylinders and other hazardous materials across the UTHealth campus. Key duties include receiving, inspecting, tracking, storing, transporting, and returning gas cylinders; maintaining accurate inventory records in the DeMurrage Tank Tracking database; ensuring proper labeling, documentation, and safety compliance; coordinating pickups and deliveries with suppliers; conducting inspections and supporting audits; and operating a university vehicle. The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safety regulations, and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for research and patient care operations. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) • The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... • Free financial and legal counseling • Free mental health counseling services • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. • Resources for child and elder care • Plus many more! Position Summary: The Hazardous Materials Receiving Clerk plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of hazardous goods in and out of the facility. This position requires strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, meticulous recordkeeping, and a proactive approach to safety and quality control. Position Key Accountabilities: • Receives, inspects, and verify hazardous material of gas cylinders shipments for accuracy, damage, and compliance with purchase order. Maintains an orderly flow of gas cylinders moving in and/or out of the warehouse and laboratory settings in various building across the UTHealth campus. Required to carry a University communication device as assigned and respond to calls during normal work hours. • Places a QR Code on received gas cylinders. Scans/tracks all receipts and returns of all gas cylinder inventory into the DeMurrage Tank Tracking database daily. Ensures a copy of all invoices is turned in to the Manager at the end of the workday. Checks daily emails for empty gas cylinders pickups per customer request and prepares them for return to the supplier. • Prepares outbound gas cylinders for loading, unloading, and transport of hazardous materials (e.g., gas cylinder tanks for medical research and patient care), including proper packaging, labeling, and documentation in accordance with safety standards and governmental regulations. Transporting of gas cylinders must be properly chained. Transports all gas cylinders to the appropriate location and verifies that all gas cylinders are left in an area approved by Environmental Health Safety UTHealth Safety. • Ensures gas cylinders are properly chained at all times, and that proper segregation, storage, and containment of gas cylinders to prevent safety hazards. Arranges gas cylinder tanks to provide for accessibility, ready identification, and proper distribution. Conducts routine inspections of storage areas, gas cylinders, and safety equipment. Participates in safety training and drills to maintain readiness. • Coordinates with suppliers to schedule pickups and deliveries, ensuring timely and secure transport. • Assists in monthly and annual audits of gas cylinders. • Operates and maintains a University vehicle and ensures that all maintenance is completed and logged. • Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: • Ability to work well cross-functionally • Excellent organizational skills. • Proficient Microsoft Office and Computer skills. • Excellent customer service skills displays a professional can-do attitude. • Ability to lift up to 60lbs and is able to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel and reach • Ability to carry between 25-150 lbs. • Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed. • Driver License (DL) by State of Texas required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required Minimum Experience: 2 years of directly related experience required Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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