Hardgoods Associate (Part-Time)

Giant Tiger; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian retail organization is seeking a Store Associate in New Glasgow. You will deliver high levels of customer service, manage transactions, and maintain store standards in a dynamic environment. The position offers a commitment to community and employee development, seeking candidates with strong service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. This role is part-time, offering up to 24 hours weekly.

Benefits

Store Discount

Profit Sharing

Safety-first environment

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Accurately record customer transactions.
• Replenish merchandise around the checkout area.
• Ensure health and safety policies and guidelines are followed.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Compensation Grade: Grade 1 - Stores

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer with a strong commitment to the community and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

We are hiring a Store Associate for our store at 610 East River Road, New Glasgow, NS.

What Giant Tiger Brings

• Store Discount
• Profit Sharing
• Safety-first environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring a high level of customer service
• Accurately record customer transactions in electronic cash register, mainline and self checkouts (SCOs)
• Replenish merchandise around the checkout area
• Follow up on hot selling items and complete markdowns and SKU changes when needed
• Maintain planograms, labels, tickets and signing standards
• Perform cycle counts as required
• Ensure compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery
• Ensure health and safety policies and guidelines are followed
• Ensure the checkout work area is kept clean and organized
• Follow loss prevention best practices

What You’ll Bring

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

When You’ll Work

A typical part-time schedule will be a mix of days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours weekly.

Physical Demands of Position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Stand and/or walk
• Bend, twist, and squat
• Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs.)
• Perform tasks involving firm grasping
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring a range of hand motions
• Reach above shoulder height and below waist level
• Operate equipment, including using a ladder

Keyholder Premium (If Applicable)

Opening and closing the store on an ad hoc basis

Closing: running register reports, ensuring all areas are tidy, ensuring all Associates have completed their end of shift tasks, responsible for security of the store including locking and setting alarm

Opening: ensuring store is well-stocked and ready for the customer, clean and tidy, ensuring Associates are ready to open their areas for the shift, starting up registers, unlocking and disabling alarm, receiving deliveries

Employee Universal Accountabilities

• Ensures a high level of customer service
• Ensuring health and safety policies and guidelines are followed
• Ensuring Loss prevention best practices are followed
• Ensuring compliance of all policies when selling Tobacco and Lottery
• Ensuring emergency protocols are followed

Job Requisition

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Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Applicant Guidance

Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact [e-mail].