Stock Associate - Closing Shift and Saturdays
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service by loading feed and merchandise into customer vehicles.
- Receive incoming shipments, unload trucks, and stock inventory using equipment such as hand dollies, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Manage stock rotation and care for seasonal plants.
- Perform light maintenance duties around the building and grounds.
- Pull retail and commercial orders daily and ensure they’re ready for customers.
- Assist with shipping, including assembling, addressing, and stamping orders.
- Participate in inventory audits.
- Fill customer propane tanks safely and accurately (or be willing to learn proper propane filling procedures and complete any required training).
- Take on special tasks and projects as needed.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
- Able to accurately pull orders by reading loading tickets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile.
- Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older to operate heavy equipment (forklift, skid loader, etc.).
- Must be available to work beyond the summer season.
- Prior warehouse, stocking, farm, feed, landscaping, or other physically active work experience is a plus, but not required.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
- Frequent carrying, moving, and positioning of objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Regular loading and unloading of feed, merchandise, and customer orders.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
- Ongoing communication with team members and customers.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
Benefits May Include
- Competitive wages.
- Day, evening, and weekend schedules.
- Tuition assistance for eligible employees.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- Employee discounts.
- Health and welfare insurances.
- 401(k) savings with company match.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Internship program.
Why Work with Us?
Work in a small, supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth and advancement.
Be part of a local, community-driven business.
If you're looking for a hands-on, physically active role and want to be part of a great local business for more than just the summer season, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
*E-Verify:*
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Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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