Entry Store Clerk-Grand Forks | Hiring
Your Next Step in Grand Forks
Key Information
- Status: New Grand Forks listing (actively interviewing).
- Required Experience: Entry-Level.
- Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
- Job Title: Store Clerk (Gig/Contract)
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
- Salary: $15-$17/Hour (approx. $33.8k/Year)
- Hiring Organization: American Eagle Outfitters
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Grand Forks location.
- Worksite: Grand Forks, ND
- This Grand Forks-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our American Eagle Outfitters team in Grand Forks, ND is growing.
- Benefit from working in Grand Forks, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.
Drive the Denim Supply Chain
About American Eagle
We are a leading lifestyle apparel brand known for our incredible denim, comfortable basics, and inclusive store culture. Our mission is to ensure that our stores are packed with fresh, exciting merchandise every single day. The Store Clerk (Merchandising Specialist) is the engine of the backroom, turning massive truck deliveries into sales floor-ready products in record time. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with American Eagle, you are joining a dedicated team defined by high-volume processing and teamwork.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking energetic, fast-moving, and highly organized individuals to join our logistics team. As an entry-level Store Clerk, you will be trained to unbox, security-tag, and fold merchandise at lightning speed. You will serve as the operational backbone, delivering the signature daily inventory turns that set American Eagle apart in the apparel retail industry. This is an active, physical role perfect for those who love working with their hands, listening to music in the back, and avoiding the cash register.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Freight Processing: Unload weekly truck deliveries, sorting mixed boxes of denim, tops, and Aerie intimates onto the appropriate processing tables.
- Ticketing & Tagging: Quickly apply hard security tags to denim and high-value garments, ensuring all price tickets are clearly visible according to company standards.
- Rack Building: Fold processed apparel efficiently on rolling Z-racks and carts, organizing by size and wash so the floor team can push it out seamlessly.
- Backroom Maintenance: Operate the cardboard baler safely, sweep the receiving dock, and ensure all emergency exits are clear of empty boxes.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
We ensure our backroom experts are rewarded for their incredible hustle:
- Salary: Competitive base wage of $15.00 to $17.50 per hour.
- Store Discount: Phenomenal employee discount across American Eagle and Aerie stores to support your own wardrobe.
- Flexible Hours: Early morning and late evening processing shifts available, providing excellent work-life balance for students.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available starting after a brief introductory period.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application (due to baler operation).
- No prior retail or warehouse experience is required—we thrive on training people to be fast and efficient.
- Must possess an excellent work ethic and the physical stamina to stand in one place, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume backroom environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Entry Store Clerk-Grand Forks | Hiring position pay at American Eagle Outfitters?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $17. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Grand Forks.
Where is this Entry Store Clerk-Grand Forks | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Grand Forks, ND. American Eagle Outfitters has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Grand Forks.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Entry Store Clerk-Grand Forks | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. American Eagle Outfitters provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does American Eagle Outfitters offer for this position?
American Eagle Outfitters provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does American Eagle Outfitters provide training for new hires?
Yes, American Eagle Outfitters provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What does a typical day look like as a Entry Store Clerk-Grand Forks | Hiring?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in American Eagle Outfitters's Grand Forks facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
