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Employment
1. What does a Kight Home Center store employee do?
Providing exceptional customer service is a Kight Home Center employee’s top responsibility. Each position we employ provides this service in a different way.
2. What are Kight Home Center’s training and development programs?
Kight Home Center offers a comprehensive training program. Click here for details.
3. What about benefits and compensation?
We offer our employees a very competitive benefits and compensation package. Visit our benefits section for more details.
4. How often are employees paid?
Kight Home Center hourly employees are paid every other Friday.
5. Do you offer direct deposit?
Yes, we do. You can have your check deposited directly into your current checking and/or savings account.
6. To whom will I be reporting?
Ultimately, each store position reports to the Manager.
7. What are my work hours?
Your schedule will be determined by your manager.
8. Will I need to work overtime?
Availability of overtime will be determined by the Store Manager. Kight Home Center adheres to the law and currently pays one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in one week.
9. How will my work be evaluated, and by whom?
Evaluations will be given by your Manager. You will be evaluated based upon job performance, attendance and overall knowledge of your duties.
10. If I have ideas, suggestions or concerns to offer, what channels exist to share them?
Kight Home Center encourages innovative thinking from our employees. Managers promote teamwork and value their employees' input, and encourage efficiency and productivity.
Applying for a job
11. What employment opportunities are available at Kight Home Center?
Our "Apply Now" section details all of our open positions. Click here for details.
12. How old do I have to be to work at Kight Home Center?
18 years old.
13. How can I submit an application?
Simply search positions and complete the online application for the career of your choice.
14. How long does it take to complete the application process?
Our application process has two parts; the application and a profile test. After finishing the application you will complete a profile test which takes about 15 minutes.
15. Am I able to make changes to my resume?
Yes. After creating an account, you can login and update your information at anytime.
16. Why can’t I submit my resume via U.S. Mail or FAX?
Kight Home Center recruiters are constantly checking our Web Site for applicants. Using the U.S. mail system or fax could delay your application from getting into the right hands, thus causing you to miss out on an opportunity.
17. How do I know if you received my resume via the online response form?
You will receive an acknowledgement email after applying for a position. A confirmation message also appears after you've successfully submitted your application.
18. I submitted my resume through the online response form but I’d like to mail it to you just to make sure you received it.
Mailing your resume is not necessary. Your online application is made available to our Human Resources department as well as, Managers in the field. This is the best way to ensure your information is placed in the right hands.
19. Is there a person I can follow up with to discuss my qualifications?
A Kight Home Center Hiring Manager will be in contact with you directly should your qualifications meet our current position requirements.
20. How long will you keep my resume on file?
Completed resumes are permanently stored in our electronic database.
21. Do I have to submit to any tests in order to gain employment?
Yes, you do. Every prospective employee must complete a profile test as well as pass a drug screen and a background check. CDL drivers are required to undergo additional testing in order to comply with state laws. |
