Otter Co-op is now accepting applications 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 with locations throughout the Lower Mainland and Okanagan. We currently operate three food and pharmacy stores, clothing and hardware, twenty-six Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, a feed and hardware store in Pitt Meadows, Angry Otter Tap & Forno, Angry Otter Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, eleven gas station/convenience stores and growing. Our guests can take pride that we are a 100% Canadian company owned by our members, and have continued to grow with sales of over $375 million and community sponsorships and donations of over $384,000 in 2021.

To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.otterco-op.crs.

What you'll do:
Reporting to the Grocery Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following:

• 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 and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Preference will be given to candidates that are available 7 days a week to work to do variety of shifts including early morning, afternoon and evening (4:30am-10:30pm)
• This position is based out of our Retail Centre, though it may require on some occasions to travel and work at other sites 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
• 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 are committed to giving back to our communities through our Corporate Social Responsibility Program. Last year we donated over $384,000 to local charities and this year we’re committed to donating an additional $100,000 to 100 local charities for our 100th year anniversary!

At Co-op, 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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