Counter Sales & Warehouse Assistant (GPE)

Hog Slat, Incorporated | Georgia Poultry Equipment Company; Glennville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry equipment supplier in Glennville, GA is seeking a Counter Sales/Warehouse Assistant. This role involves communicating product features to customers, managing inventory, and assisting in a retail environment. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of poultry farming and parts, previous customer service experience, and the ability to lift and move 50 lbs. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license. Forklift certification is required. This position contributes to a clean, customer-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of parts and equipment in modern poultry operations preferred.
• Must be able to use email and Microsoft Office.
• Prefer at least 1 year in a modern poultry farming operation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers to understand their needs.
• Recommend parts and equipment to customers.
• Educate customers on products and promotions.
• Operate office equipment and handle cash transactions.
• Assist with inventory management and stock handling.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the store.
• Deliver products to customers as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of the poultry farming industry

Previous customer service experience

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.

Forklift certification

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Valid driver's license

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 Glennville, GA retail location. As a Counter Sales/Warehouse Assistant, 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

• 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 customer’s farms

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 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 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 possess a valid driver's 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.