Receptionist/Parts Assistant

Western Tractor has four bright, new locations situated in Lethbridge, Taber, Burdett, and Medicine Hat, where we sell the number one brand of Agricultural, Turf, and Commercial Worksite Products in the world, JOHN DEERE. As a stable and growing company, you can count on us to invest heavily in your career through training, resources, and support while being a part of a fun and team-oriented environment that feels like family.

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Part-Time Seasonal Assistant

As a Part-Time Seasonal Receptionist/Parts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations at our facility. Involving a combination of receptionist duties and assistance with parts-related tasks, this position is all about people, so your expertise is essential to create the experience our customers have come to know and love about Western Tractor.

Position Information

• Part-Time Seasonal with a start date at the beginning of April
• Approximately 28 hours per week
• Days of work will vary from Monday to Saturday of each week
• Required to work statutory holidays when scheduled

What Does a Receptionist/Parts Assistant Do?

Receptionist Duties

• Answer telephones in a professional and courteous manner and transfer calls or take messages for the appropriate personnel/department.
• Greet walk in customers promptly and offer direction to the appropriate department.
• Manage customer impressions and follow benchmarks for customer satisfaction – be friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous.
• Oversee the general maintenance and appearance of the showroom when required (sweeping, dusting, etc.).
• Count and maintain the float for the till at Reception and Parts.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash and complete requisitions for replenishment.
• Complete and file all paperwork related to day-end processing.

Parts Assistant Duties

• Assists with preparing and maintaining merchandising displays.
• Assists with keeping the parts department clean and orderly.
• Actively promotes all dealership specials and merchandising campaigns.
• Performs perpetual cycle counts for parts inventory.
• Orders and receipts parts from suppliers as required.
• Ships and receives stock from suppliers as required.
• Sends parts invoices to customers.

What You Bring to the Table

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Cash handling/balancing experience
• Administrative skills with a strong customer focus
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to be adaptable
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The following would be an asset (but not mandatory)

• Switchboard experience
• Previous experience working in the agriculture industry
• Previous work experience in a parts department

Ready to Grow Your Career?

Join us in revolutionizing the future of agriculture - where your skills have a direct impact on the success of farmers and the sustainability of our industry. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

Please submit your resume to human.resources@westerntractor.ca indicating you are applying for the Receptionist position. Resumes can also be delivered in person at our Taber Dealership. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Western Tractor but only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Taber, AB (required)

Work Location: In person