Hardware Associate PT - (Langley)

Otter Co-op is now hiring for  Part-Time Hardware Associates for our Retail Centre located in Langley, BC.

Who we are:

Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and BC Interior since 1922. With over 103 years in business and over 600 in our team, we are proud to be a locally owned and community minded member of the neighbourhoods we live, work and play in. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), thirty Angry Otter liquor stores, one feed mill, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, and multiple gas station/convenience stores. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at  .

What you’ll do:

• Provide prompt and courteous service to all guests
• Stock shelves with merchandise
• Utilize product knowledge to promote sales
• Responsible for ensuring area is always clean and presentable
• Operate a forklift if required
• Contribute to the Team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations Management and:

• Previous warehouse experience is an asset 
• Previous DIY Home Reno/Repair experience in building supplies and/or gardening/landscape is an asset
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Displays enthusiasm about delivering excellent Guest Service
• Ability to take the and maintain the Forklift Certification
• Must be committed to a SAFE working environment
• Ability to construct and build seasonal displays
• Ability to perform physical job duties including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Must have open availability and be able to work days, evenings, and weekends. Preference for candidates available Monday-Friday day shifts
• This position is based out of the Retail Centre, though it may require on some occasions to travel and work at other locations as business needs arise

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Wages
• Wage increases based on hours worked & meeting expectations in the position
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• Employer matched pension plan
• Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
• Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
• Education Assistance Program
• Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation

Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence.  We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

We would like to thank everyone for their applications, however only candidates that will be moving forward in the interview process will be contacted.

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