Part-Time Counter Sales Representative

Hog Slat; Rock Rapids (IA); In loco; USD 16.531 - 22.041; Part-time

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Hog Slat Inc. in Rock Rapids, IA is seeking a Part‑Time Counter Sales Representative with hog farming industry experience and strong customer service skills to join our retail team.

The role involves assisting customers in-store and by phone, promoting Hog Slat products, handling cash transactions, and learning inventory software; forklift certification may be required for regular use.

Competenze

• Knowledge of the farming industry is preferred.
• Experience in customer service is strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn inventory software quickly.

Mansioni

• Help retail customers in-store and over the phone to identify needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to address customer needs.
• Educate customers on new products and promotions and promote Hog Slat products.
• Operate cash register, manage cash transactions, and use computer systems.
• Assist with inventory: unloading stock, shelving, and cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean and orderly store and arrive on time for shifts.
• Participate in training opportunities and continually update industry knowledge.

Conoscenze

Farming knowledge

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift certification

Driver's license

Inventory software

MS Office

Email proficiency

Learn quickly

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Part-Time Counter Sales Representative

JOB SUMMARY: Hog Slat, Incorporated, the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn‑key construction to the swine & poultry industries is seeking a Part‑Time Counter Sales Representative with previous hog farming industry experience and excellent customer service skills to join the team at our Rock Rapids, IA retail location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with retail customers, both in-store and over the phone, to understand their needs
• Recommend to customers the best parts & equipment available with which their needs can be addressed
• Educate customers on new products and special promotions as well as promote Hog Slat 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 the Company and by our vendors
• Continually upgrade industry knowledge

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the farming industry
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog 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 forklift certification and use a forklift regularly
• Understanding of the use of E‑Mail and Microsoft Office products in daily tasks
• Ability to quickly learn inventory management software
• Must poses a valid driver license
• PREFER at least 1 year working in a modern hog farming operation
• Familiarity with the local hog industry and the hog 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.