Retail Sales Clerk, Part Time

Trouw Nutrition; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading animal nutrition company in Chilliwack is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing sales transactions, assisting customers, and managing merchandise. Strong communication skills and proficiency in cash handling are essential. The role requires approximately 15 hours per week, with mandatory Saturdays, making it perfect for individuals looking for flexible employment in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth within the organization

Culture of diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a mill, warehouse, greenhouse, or farm is an asset.
• Pesticide dispensing certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process sales transactions and provide customer service.
• Receive and display merchandise.
• Assist with warehouse and replenishment duties.
• Ensure regulatory documentation for food safety.

Skills

English Written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaborative and communication skills

Proficiency in cash handling

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience in a mill, warehouse, greenhouse, or farm

Job description

Overview

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is hiring a part-time (approximately 15 hours a week) Retail Sales Associate for the Chilliwack Mill Store.

About the role

Retail Sales Associate is responsible for processing sales transactions, receiving and displaying merchandise, providing customer service and product guidance, assisting with warehouse and replenishment

Responsibilities

• Complete all paperwork required for assigned tasks ensuring proper regulatory documentation for food and chemical safety, and follow quality standards
• Follow strict manufacturing practices and safety policies
• Process customer orders with respective vendors
• Move and receive inventory to appropriate store areas, front product daily and general housekeeping duties
• Ensure all merchandise is organized properly and logically on shelves
• Absolute customer service – friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable, great with people, and a desire to get to know customers and meet their needs

Skills and Qualifications

• English Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, collaborative and communication skills
• Proficiency in cash handling, MS Office, and other computer applications is a must
• 2-3 years experience in a mill, warehouse, greenhouse, or farm as an asset
• Pesticide dispensing certificate preferred

Expectations from the Role

• Part-time, Saturdays are mandatory, shifts vary from 7AM - 6 PM. 15 hours a week.
• Some physical effort is required: the ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and the ability to stand for long periods of time
• Veterinary dispensing certificate will be provided
• Animal health and/or horticultural knowledge is an asset

Why you will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!” Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values

FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Our organisation

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers\' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition\'s nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.