Retail Associate - Desboro

Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd; Desboro; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Job summary

Sharpe Farm Supplies in Desboro, Ontario is seeking a Part-Time Retail Associate to assist customers, manage cash transactions, and maintain a welcoming store and warehouse environment. The role offers potential to grow into a full-time position, with accommodation available upon request.

Ideal candidates have retail or warehouse experience, are able to lift up to 25 kg, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail sales or warehouse work is preferred.
• Strong cash handling and cashiering experience.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lb) where required.
• Excellent time management to juggle multiple tasks.
• Effective English communication, both written and spoken.
• Background in agriculture or livestock is an asset.
• Some Saturdays required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection and inquiries.
• Handle cash transactions accurately at the register.
• Maintain a clean, organized store and warehouse area.
• Load products into customer vehicles when needed.
• Help manage inventory and restock shelves.
• Provide excellent customer service to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with team to meet sales goals and uphold store standards.
• Support warehouse tasks such as receiving and moving products.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Inventory management

Team collaboration

English communication

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Job description

Careers

Retail Associate - Desboro

Location: Desboro, Ontario

Job Type: Part-Time With Optional Full-Time, Permanent

At Sharpe Farm Supplies, our overall success relies on dedicated team members working together across every part of our operations. As a Part-Time Retail Associate at our Desboro location, you play a vital role in customer satisfaction and are the face of the company while assisting the community with their product needs. This position is ideal for individuals with an agricultural background or a strong interest in learning about agricultural retail.

Note: This position has the ability to work into a full-time role.

Sharpe Farm Supplies is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need accommodation when you apply and we will work together to meet your accessibility needs.

Primary Duties

Work Location: In person

• Assist customers with product selection and inquiries related to agricultural supplies
• Handle cash transactions accurately and efficiently at the register
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including the warehouse area
• Load customer vehicles with products when required
• Manage inventory levels and assist with restocking shelves as needed
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals and maintain store standards
• Support the warehouse where required with receiving and moving product, counting inventory, and any other ad hoc tasks

Benefits

• Store discount

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in retail sales or warehouse work is preferred.
• Strong cash handling skills and experience with cashiering duties
• Ability to lift 25kgs (55lb) feed bags where necessary
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
• A background in agriculture or familiarity with livestock is an asset
• Some Saturdays required

Experience

• Agriculture: 1 year preferred)