retail sales clerk

Elderkin's Farm Market; Greenwich; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farm market in Greenwich, Nova Scotia is seeking a candidate for customer service roles. Responsibilities include accepting payments, assisting customers, and managing merchandise displays. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. Prior experience in retail or similar environments is preferred. The job requires standing for extended periods and the ability to handle weights of up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service and advice about merchandise.
• Experience with cash handling and operating a cash register.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Accept various forms of payment.
• Greet customers and assist with purchases.
• Prepare merchandise for sale.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Retail business
• Wineries

Tasks

• Accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Operate cash register
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of product

• Food and food products
• Wines

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Client focus

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 20 to 40 hours per week