Retail Associate- Elkins

Job Position

Job Description General Summary Demonstrates the ability to learn and develop skills to effectively perform a specialized role or to cross-train in multiple areas. Relies on ability to work well in a team environment, prioritize customer needs and adhere to operating procedures. Performs work under direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions

This position may include essential job functions similar to : cashier, merchandising and sales, warehouse, plant nursery, and / or delivery driver. Complexity of essential job functions increases with grade level. Essential Job Functions vary by location and may include :

• Greet customers in a welcoming and professional manner.
• Assist customers with quickly locating merchandise in the showroom.
• Replenish, face and organize merchandise on shelving.
• Assist with signage, pricing and shelf labeling.
• Process checkout transactions utilizing point of sale equipment.
• Fill customer orders accurately with merchandise from showroom floor and / or warehouse.
• Receive merchandise into the warehouse.
• Deliver merchandise to customer locations.
• Answer incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintain the health and overall appearance of plant material in the garden center.

The essential functions below are required for all locations :

Requirements

Education : Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Experience : Requires effective communication skills. Prefer familiarity with agriculture, plant science, equine, livestock, pet care, or retail and inventory management.

Requirements - complexity of requirements increases with grade level :

Work Environment

Performs essential job functions in multiple environments, including : climate controlled, warehouse subject to seasonal humidity and temperature changes, and outdoors not protected from weather conditions when accessing merchandise, equipment or tools. May be exposed to hazards including :

Physical Activities & Requirements

Physical activities and requirements will vary with essential job functions.

Southern States Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations.