Part-Time: Maintenance & Inventory Lead

One World Bazaar; Manotick; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local retail organization in Manotick, Ontario, seeks a motivated individual to assist with warehouse operations and customer service during seasonal sales. Responsibilities include managing inventory, maintaining displays, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Flexible hours, especially during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with basic machinery and construction tools.
• Retail and display experience preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 80lbs and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with warehouse operations and inventory management.
• Work on display operations and customer service.
• Maintain property and assist in seasonal setup.

Skills

Self-motivated

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Saws

Drills

Lawn mower

Truck with trailer

Job description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Warehouse Lead with inventory management and warehouse operations

• Keep warehousing spaces organized and sorted
• Implement improvements in warehouse organization, sorting and storage as directed

DISPLAY OPERATIONS

• Work with the Display Leads on display operations: fasten large pieces in high up locations, assist in the physical needs of display creation, etc.
• Assist in replenishing displays to maximize product turnover during the sale
• Comfortable on a ladder and responsible for taking down products during the sale for customers at the request of area leads

MAINTENANCE WORK

• Working as directed by Lead to ensure the property and spaces are properly maintained, tidy, and safe
• Assisting in setup for the fall season and assisting vendors with their setups as required

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide exceptional customer service while overseeing a department of the business during our seasonal Fall sale.
• Be a positive and helpful addition to a small organization that is doing great things!

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Extremely self-motivated, a hard worker, and has a knack for doing things efficiently.
• Experience operating and using basic machinery and tools used for construction and general maintenance work, such as: saws, drills, riding lawn mower, whipper snipper, post hole diggers, driving a truck with trailer, tractor, etc.
• Strong time management and organization skills required
• Retail experience, display experience and keen attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to changing volumes and pace of work
• Other related experience to the listed duties and responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position’s work tasks. These include but are not limited to:

• Working outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions (cold, heat, rain, snow)
• Moving awkward and heavy equipment, materials and product
• Frequent climbing and frequent lifting
• Must be able to safely lift loads of 80lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time

SCHEDULE

The schedule is highly seasonal and dependent on the timing of shipments coming from overseas.

• During the spring-early summer anticipate part-time hours 3-5 days/week, then increasing to full-time mid Summer - end of November.
• During the busy seasons (September-November), it may be necessary to work six days a week