Retail Store Associate Part Time

Default Brand; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cabot Creamery seeks a friendly, customer-focused team member to greet visitors, educate about our cheese, and share the farmer-owner story. The role requires standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, and weekend availability, including some holidays. Training will be provided for basic computer tasks and operations.

We value a dependable, team-oriented attitude and the ability to engage guests with a positive demeanor in a busy visitor center environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand through shifts.
• Availability for at least one weekend day and some holidays.
• Good conversational skills and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to visitors and educate about Cabot cheese.
• Receive and stock inventory; share our farmer-owner story.
• Be available for weekend shifts and holidays; work as a reliable team player.
• Uphold safety and assist in engaging conversations with guests.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Team player

Dependable

Can-do attitude

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so.This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

What you'll be doing:

Providing superior customer service to our visitors, educating consumers about Cabot cheese, sharing our farmer-owner story, and receiving + stocking inventory . You must be available to work at least one weekend day and on some holidays. Please be comfortable approaching and engaging in conversation with visitors, dependable and trustworthy, and a team player with a "can do" attitude.

Please have at least two years experience in customer service. Some basic computer skills are required but we are willing to provide whatever training may be needed.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 40lbs and be comfortable standing during the shift

We are seeking long term employment through our busy summer, fall and winter seasons. The schedule will include up to 30 hours per week.

The starting rate for this role is anticipated to be $22 an hour.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Travel Required

No .

Preferred

Approachable personality and demeanor to comfortably engage with customers.

Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and direct others.

Previous retail sales experience in a supervisory / oversight role preferred, but willing to train candidates who aspire to impress and demonstrate competency and professionalism.

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