Part-Time Retail Associate (Milton)

We are a direct hire company.We are not a placement or temporary employment agency.

At Sargent Farms, we understand that building a great company is just like creating a great product; you must have all the right ingredients. For us, those ingredients are the cultures, backgrounds, ideas, and experiences behind our diverse workforce that embodies Sargent Farms.

Sargent Farms has been providing exceptional quality poultry products to wholesale and retail markets in Ontario for more than 75 years. Family owned and operated, Sargent Farms has earned its sterling reputation in the industry for progressive and innovative poultry processing and distribution.

All of the products processed at Sargent Farms are 100% Halal, hand processed according to Islamic tradition. Our promise is to provide our customers with the highest quality, fresh, premium poultry products.

As a key role in our Milton retail store, you are the last direct point of contact with the customer and are vital in leaving a lasting impression and customer satisfaction! Every day, as part of your duties, you will interact with many customers, each with different needs and often very busy lives. Relevant retail store experience is an asset.

This weekend part-time opportunity is located at our retail store located in Milton, Ontario.

Every Saturday and Sunday (9:45am to 6:00pm).

16.5 hours per week, occasional back-up support for colleagues absences and vacations.

Hourly rate: $18.62 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Meet and exceed health and safety standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Ensure accurate product scanning and processing of customer orders.
• Finalize the customer’s choice of payment.
• Execute store-directed promotions and programs.
• Maintain product displays & replenish displays.
• Ensure proper product rotation as required.
• Receiving, handling and storing of product to achieve optimal shelf life results.
• Ensure pricing integrity.
• Maintain store cleanliness to appropriate standards.
• Access control / security alarm responsibilities.
• Loss prevention.

Any other duties that may be required to ensure safe courteous friendly service, competitively priced products, and a retail store that meets and maintains enhanced hygiene standards.

Qualifications/Experience:

• The ability to meet the needs and demands of customers in a friendly, fast and efficient manner.
• Knowledgeable in Halal foods and Islamic tradition is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Ability to speak Urdu/hindi is an asset but not a must.
• Ability to physically lift cases of product (up to 10 kg).
• The willingness to work with others and respond quickly to change.
• A focus on detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with minimal functional direction.
• Previous retail and/or grocery experience an asset.
• Must satisfactorily pass pre-employment screening (Criminal and Background Check).

* Be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

Due to the number of resumes received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We appreciate your interest, and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sargent Farms is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process .

If contacted for an interview or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

*PLEASE NO CONTACT FROM TEMP SERVICES OR RECRUITERS*.

Please submit your resume titled “Milton Retail Store Associate” and tell us why you'd be a great fit!

Thank you for your interest in Sargent Farms!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.62 per hour

Benefits:

• Store discount

Day range:

• Every Weekend

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-22