Garden Center Associate Part Time - Seasonal Contract

J D Irving Limited
CA - Ontario - Toronto
May 30, 2024
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Garden Center Associate (Part Time - Seasonal Contract) GARDEN CENTER ASSOCIATE
Seasonal Contract:
May- September
Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers?
We are currently hiring a Garden Center Associate for our Kent store at - 10 Stavanger Dr, St.
John's, NL A1A 5E8
Garden Centre Sales Associatesneed to be extremely flexible.
In addition to regular duties of customer service and stocking product, you are working in all sorts of weather conditions - hot, damp, dusty, windy….and many of your products are very heavy.
You really need to lift correctly and vary your tasks.
You are also saving lives .
(Plants do not survive long without proper watering).
Ideally, you like plants and gardening as much as you enjoy working with people.
What you will do :

Provid e superior customer service - this includes greeting customers, providing information, completing sales, and arranging deliveries
Maintain store standards - Inventory, Replenishment and Merchandising
Learn about new products and attending Garden Center department specific training when provided
What you will bring :

Excellent communication and team player
Sales and customer serviceexperience
Knowledge on house plant s, perennial s and annuals considered an asset
Possess a high level of attention to details
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ab ility to learn and operate the applicable computer system (D635) used to process orders
Grade 12 diploma or equivalentconsidered an asset
What w e offer:

A safe work environment
C ontinuous learning and Career advancement
Company Profile:

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada .
Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices .
We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values .
We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology.
In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company.
We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.
Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment.
We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates, and customers.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria.
At Kent we promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully.
If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply .
Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store!
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Irving, Limited.
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Irving, Limited would never request money from job seekers, nor request personal information beyond what is required for a resume.
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An outstanding team dedicated to providing the best in products and service.
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