Field Operations Associate II (Part time)

W. W. Grainger; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 34,068 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO & Holidays

Life insurance

Employee discounts

RRSP & Pension

Membership fee assistance

Job summary

W. W. Grainger in Sarnia, ON is seeking a Field Operations Associate II for a part-time schedule (32 hours/week) with potential to convert to full-time.

You will deliver customer service and manage inventories, stocking at customer sites and ensuring accuracy while meeting safety standards. The role includes on-site service, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to grow with the company. Hourly pay ranges from 24.73 to 34.00 CAD with an incentive target of 1,800 CAD based on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in customer service/selling in retail, telephone, or warehouse.
• Comfort with daily use of technology.
• Ability to collaborate with internal/external customers and cross-functional partners.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving and Grainger core value understanding.
• Background checks and potential drug screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service and Inventory Management across customer locations.
• Stock purchased product and maintain proper stocking levels.
• Resolve customer issues promptly to retain loyalty.
• Follow safety and inspection requirements at sites.
• Meet defined KPIs for the role.
• Perform non-route activities: on-site machine servicing, inventory projects, data collection, staging/labeling, relocations, and branch duties.
• Generate new orders by identifying additional product needs on site.
• Collaborate with sales and cross-functional partners to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Field Operations Associate II (Part time)

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

This position is currently part-time, with 32 hours per week in the Sarnia, ON area. There is potential for it to become a full-time role in the future, based on business needs.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role ranges between $24.73 - $34.00, with eligibility for an incentive target of $1,800.00 which is contingent upon achieving both individual and company performance objectives.

The pay range above is not a guarantee of compensation but reflects the potential total compensation for this role at the time of this posting based on the assigned job grade. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as geographic work location, relevant experience and individual skills. The stated range is a reasonable estimate and may change over time; final compensation may fall above or below the range provided. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or discontinue its compensation and benefits programs at any time, in accordance with applicable law.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

You Will

• Customer Service/Inventory Management
• Services multiple customer locations on a designated route by providing the following services:
  • Receive and stock purchased product in designated customer locations.
  • Ensures proper product stocking levels at customer locations by scanning orders as inventory is depleted.
  • Oversee customer inventory locations by ensuring proper labeling and quantities on hand are accurate.
• Resolve customer problems promptly and accurately in a manner that will retain and promote customer loyalty in accordance with Grainger policy and procedure.
• Comply with the safety and inspection requirements of both Grainger and the facility where the service is being provided.
• Meet defined KPI’s for the position.
• Non-Route Based Activities as required, such as:
  • Perform machine break/fix activities for different machines at the customer's site.
  • Implement territory work relating to planning and execution of customer inventory projects.
  • Perform data collection (related to inventory information) at customer sites. Ensure accurate information is collected to help direct the KeepStock implementation process.
  • Assist customers with staging, labeling, and organizing product at a customer site.
  • Complete product relocation and discontinuation process.
  • Branch Responsibilities as assigned.
• Help generate new orders by engaging with customer to identify additional product needs (e.g., seeks and captures “spot buy” opportunities while on site, looks for additional opportunities to add items to program).
• Cross-functional partnerships
• Execute onsite service component of account strategy as defined by cross-functional business partners.
• Work with sales partners to improve customer experience and increase business.
• This position is part-time Monday‑Friday (day shift) working 32+ hours per week.

You Have

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years experience in customer service/selling (i.e., Retail / telephone / warehouse) environment.
• Self‑motivated, with high energy and dedication to customer service and sales growth.
• Must be comfortable on daily use of technology.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with tact and diplomacy with internal and external customers and cross‑functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong judgment, independent problem‑solving skills, and understanding of Grainger’s Core Value Proposition.
• Handle various technical and operational issues.
• Operate in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background checks and drug screening may be required (as warranted by Company or customer requirements in working on‑site and/or operating equipment).
• May be required to use a personal vehicle for transportation with valid insurance that meets Grainger’s standards.
• The position may require you to attend at our customers’ sites. Some customers may have alcohol and drug screening policies for on‑site contractors and vendors. You may be required to submit to such customer screening procedures as and when requested as a condition of being permitted on such sites.

This role may require you to attend customers’ sites and adhere to safety requirements in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, as it relates to wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) on certain customer sites. This may include a hard hat; steel‑toed safety boots, clean shaven or trimmed moustache/beard in order to wear a close‑fitted N95 mask or other required PPE. Details of these requirements will be provided during the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.

Rewards and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

DEI Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so we can provide appropriate assistance.

Pre‑employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non‑driving role to a driving role.