Seasonal Service Yard- Part time

Grange Co-op; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a seasonal position in Klamath Falls. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized service yard. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to operate a forklift. Join a cooperative that values its members and the community, and contribute to a team that is committed to excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus, but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and ensure timely customer order fulfillment.
• Maintain cleanliness in the service yard and loading dock.
• Operate forklift and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in teams

Forklift operation

Ability to lift heavy items

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related experience (1-3 months)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Founded in 1934, Grange Co-op is a cooperative dedicated to serving the needs of its members and the communities in which they live. With a focus on farm and ranch products, work wear and western wear, garden supplies, and pet care essentials, Grange Co-op has grown to become a trusted name in the industry. The company operates multiple retail locations, a feed mill and remains committed to delivering exceptional value and service.

Please note this is a seasonal position with a contracted end date of June 30, 2025

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide friendly, accurate service and ensure that customers receive their purchases in a timely manner; and to maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the service yard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrate friendliness towards customers and co-workers
2. Fill customer orders as identified on the loading slips
3. Read loading slips and retrieve purchased merchandise from the warehouse or service yard and load into customers’ vehicles
4. Control inventory and order merchandise as needed to maintain adequate stock
5. Operate forklift as necessary
6. Clean, sweep, hose, and shovel debris from loading dock, warehouse and service yard as necessary to maintain a clean environment
7. Listen and respond to questions and requests from co-workers inside the retail store
8. Maintain loading slips after the customers’ products have been loaded
9. Perform daily inspections of all vehicles and forklifts on location
10. Stock inside retail store as directed by management team
11. Perform cashier functions in warehouse
12. Monitor and maintain pest control
13. Answer phones in a friendly manner and provide customer assistance to callers
14. Uphold all cooperative policies
15. Perform other tasks and duties as required by supervising manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND/OR ATTRIBUTES

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
2. Accuracy and attention to details
3. Ability to become forklift certified
4. High level of integrity
5. Friendliness and cheerfulness towards customers and co-workers
6. Ability to perform effectively in both individual and team environments
7. Excellent prioritization and organizational abilities
8. Ability to work in all weather elements
9. Ability to continually lift and load heavy items
10. Possess a strong sense of urgency

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!

The pay range for this role is: 15.53 - 18.98 USD per hour (Klamath Falls).