Grocery Associate - PT (Langley)

Otter Co-op is now hiring for a  Part-Time Grocery Associate at 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:

• Assist to organize and direct the activities and operations of the department.
• Provide excellent service to guests in a courteous, efficient manner by asking their needs and help them in making purchases.
• Escort customers to their appropriate aisle or shelve in order to assist with purchasing decisions.
• Ensure the store is clean, safe and in order.
• Stock and replace products to avoid any damages.
• Keep shelves fully stocked with fresh products.
• Prepare store displays and ensure products are accurately labelled.
• Order out of stock products.
• Process customer orders and payments.
• Discard expired items and place near expiry items on special promotions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to the Team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence.

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 and:

• Experience as a grocery clerk or retail experience is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, people and customer service skills.
• Must have math skills and basic computer skills.
• Motivation and ability to work in a busy work environment is required.
• Must be committed to a SAFE working environment.
• Able to perform physical job duties including lifting, pushing & pulling up to 50 lbs.
• The ideal candidate will have open availability to work a variety of shifts 7 days a week that include early mornings, afternoons and evenings.
• This position is based at the Retail Centre, though it may require on some occasions to travel and work at other locations as business needs arise.
• Must have reliable transportation as buses are not available for all shift times.

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
• For eligible positions: comprehensive benefits package and an 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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