Counter Sales & Warehouse Assistant (GPE)

Hog Slat; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A poultry equipment supply company in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Counter Sales & Warehouse Assistant. This role involves assisting customers with product selections, managing inventory, and operating a forklift. Candidates should ideally have experience in the poultry farming industry and customer service. A valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50 lbs are required. Opportunities for training and skill development are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the poultry farming industry is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in-store and over the phone.
• Recommend parts and equipment based on customer needs.
• Manage inventory including unloading stock and shelving products.
• Maintain a clean and orderly store.

Skills

Customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of poultry equipment

Forklift operation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Counter Sales & Warehouse Assistant

Georgia Poultry Equipment Company a division of Hog Slat Inc. is seeking a Counter Sales / Warehouse Assistant to join the team at our Royston GA retail location. Your primary responsibilities will include effectively communicating features and benefits of products in the Georgia Poultry store to customers and assisting customers in choosing the equipment that will best serve their needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.

• Work with Georgia Poultry retail customers both in-store and over the phone to understand their needs
• Recommend to customers the best parts & equipment available at Georgia Poultry with which their needs can be addressed
• Educate customers on new products and special promotions as well as promote Georgia Poultry and Grower Select products
• Properly operate office equipment, handle cash transactions and efficiently utilize computer operating systems
• Assist with inventory management including unloading the stock truck with a forklift, shelving product and performing cycle counts
• Join the rest of the store team members in the tasks required to maintain a clean and orderly store
• Arrive at the store on-time and ready to work for all scheduled store hours
• Take advantage of training opportunities offered by Georgia Poultry and by our vendors
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge
• Occasionally make deliveries to customers farms

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

The best candidates for the Counter Sales and Warehouse Assistant position at Georgia Poultry will have all of the following. In the event that we do not find qualified candidates with experience in both poultry equipment and customer service we will consider those with one or the other along with a combination of the other competencies listed below.

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the poultry farming industry
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern poultry operations is strongly preferred
• Previous customer service experience is strongly preferred
• Qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate a mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to obtain fork lift certification and use a fork lift regularly
• Understanding of the use of E-Mail and Microsoft Office products in daily tasks
• Ability to quickly learn inventory management software
• Must possess a valid drivers license
• Satisfactory driving record
• PREFER at least 1 year working in a modern poultry farming operation
• Familiarity with the local poultry industry and the poultry producers in the area will be considered a plus

Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color gender sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age disability veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1