What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Store Sales Associate position at Ag Partners?
We are seeking a part-time Farm Store Sales Associate at our Ellsworth, WI, location. In this position, you will provide excellent customer service at our retail store by handling feed orders, answering questions, and loading products into customers' vehicles.
Requirements:As a part-time Farm Store Sales Associate, you can anticipate working approximately 20 to 25 hours per week, with the possibility of 40 to 45 hours during peak weeks in the spring season. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting customers with product selection and answering product questions.
- Accurately processing and handling payments.
- Keeping the store clean and well-stocked, and maintaining the outdoor areas.
- Assisting with inventory counts and product orders.
- Coordinating with manufacturing locations for customers’ orders.
- Safely operating a forklift to load and unload trucks.
Qualifications required:
- Must be over age 18 and eligible to work in the United States.
- Must be able to work mornings and weekends during busy seasons, such as spring planting season.
- Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Be ready to assist other departments.
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly and outgoing personality
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to lift between 50 and 100 pounds. Regularly stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.
- Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold climates.
- Basic math skills are necessary.
Agricultural experience or background is preferred but not required.
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Why Ag Partners? We are a strong member-owned agricultural cooperative serving producers, communities, homeowners and businesses across Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Ag Partners offers above industry-standard wages, and many jobs include overtime hours during the peak season and bonus potential. All employees 18 and over can join the 401(k)-retirement plan and receive company match.
Full-Time employees are eligible for profit-sharing, medical, dental, vision, PTO, company paid short- and long-term disability benefits, basic life, and a yearly clothing allowance.
We focus on all employee's safety and recognize positive performance with growth opportunities when possible. We believe by providing a respectful working environment for employees that, in turn, our employees will provide excellent service to our customers. Apply now to join our growing team!
