Facility Assistant- Vauxhall Agro

Co-op•Vauxhall, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Agro Manager, the Facility Assistant is responsible for delivering world-class customer service and developing diagnostic agronomy and inter-personal skills, while gaining insight into the sales, operational and administrative functions of the company. Duties include loading products, finding items for customers, receiving, and unloading inventory in the warehouse, answering telephones, practicing good housekeeping standards, and making deliveries. The Facility Assistant is an entry-level role and opens the door to future opportunities with the Co-op system.

Requirements

Valid Class 5 or higher driver’s license with a clean driving record
Knowledge of Agriculture products
Ability to complete and successfully pass a pre-employment alcohol and substance test
Ability to provide a clean Drivers Abstract as part of the recruitment process
Ability to complete and successfully pass a pre-employment Driver Evaluation performed by a third-party company appointed by South Country Co-op Limited
Physical ability to perform warehouse and yard functions, including the ability to lift and carry more than 55 lbs. on a regular (daily) basis
Excellent internal and external customer service skills
Able to work independently
Able to read land locations and maps
Ability to adapt to new technology
High level of integrity and work ethic
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education or working towards a diploma or degree in Agricultural programs
Agronomy competence attained through experience in the Agriculture business
Forklift and skid steer experience