Farm Store Associate (Warehouse) EverGRO Orange, VA

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. Its the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth our communities and businesses perform together sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability of the company their owners and their customers while enacting to help the environment and the greater good.

WHAT DOES A FARM STORE ASSOCIATE LOOK LIKE AT EverGRO

Your next career will be highlighted by taking the lead to:

• Provide customers with friendly & efficient service
• Process check-out exchange and return transactions by utilizing point of sale equipment
• Help maintain the professional & clean appearance of the store showroom
• Promote & set-up for store events display modules special and more
• Cross-train to support warehouse responsibilities helping load & unload customer/vendor deliveries
• Collaborate with team members on various responsibilities
• Fill propane cylinders
• Stock and replenish merchandise assist with inventory responsibilities
• Working on average 15-20 hours per week depending on store needs

WHATS IN IT FOR ME

As a member of our part-time team you will be able to benefit from:

• Employee Discounts
• 401K Retirement Plan Eligibility
• Flexible Scheduling
• Fitness Reimbursement Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program

WHO WILL I BE WORKING FOR

You will be working for a company rooted in the community with history dating back to 1933 operating in the divisions of Agronomy Energy Animal Health and Farm Supplies. EverGRO is built on the relationships we grow with our customers without their support business and loyalty we wouldnt be the successful Coop were today!

EverGRO fosters an environment founded on the following values.

• Trust: Providing dependable & reliable services
• Quality Products: Offering a variety of reputable products
• Superior Customer Service: Striving to provide options & solutions to our customers challenges
• Growth & Development: Valuing the talent within our team & encouraging their growth both professionally & personally

WHAT CAN I EXPECT

This position will be tasked with the following key objectives:

• Proactively provide solutions to customers questions & challenges
• Monitor & maintain a welcoming and secure environment
• Answer calls & help customers in a professional & courteous manner
• Work safely aligned with the cooperatives guidelines and regulations

Some positions will have the following work environment qualities.

• This position will work both within an indoor storeroom setting but will also be responsible for working outdoors at times to assist with customer needs on deliveries pick-ups etc.
• Work schedule will vary throughout Monday-Saturday and will include rotation between opening/closing and weekend shifts potentially
• For a detailed list of physical and other work requirements please inquire with the HR team during the interview process

WHAT IS EverGRO LOOKING FOR

No matter the position EverGRO we will always be looking for candidates that are:

• Creative Adaptable Committed & Driven

For this role we are looking for talent that can bring to the table the following.

• No minimum education requirement or years of professional experience
• Prefer six (6) months of experience in a retail environment providing customer service & operating point of sale equipment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Willingness & ability to work during operating hours; Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and Saturdays 8am-3pm
• Forklift Certification or willingness & ability to obtain the certification through on-the-job training
• Able & willing to learn to be trained to fill propane tanks
• A passion and enthusiasm to work with our cooperative customers to help improve and overcome any challenges related to their needs
• The ability to focus and work safely when operating equipment and helping customers
• Effective communication skills both oral & written
• A knack for relationship building and problem-solving
• A desire to learn grow and work as a cross-functional team member with other divisions within EverGRO

EverGRO 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities functions and skills required for this job. Functions and requirements may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is a summary of essential job functions necessary for the satisfactory performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job functions may vary by location.