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Organic Valley • Town of Stark, WI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Store Associate facilitates retail sales for the CROPP Cooperative Retail Store located in La Farge and collaborates with the Retail Store Supervisor to create processes for routine sales combined with specific promotions as needed. This role provides support for OV and additional vendors including trade partners and select local vendors that supply product to retail.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jacks, rolling carts preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds regularly, occasionally lift up to 70 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 1,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights; includes bending, stooping, reaching and twisting of arms and body movement as well as walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as assigned or requested.
• Flexibility to work at both La Farge and Cashton locations, should the need arise.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of retail experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft systems, ERP/Retail POS systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with Social Media platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide great customer service and handle challenges with a positive attitude.
• Work with Customer Service, Transportation, and Cashton Warehouse staff to coordinate and confirm information regarding product deliveries to the CROPP Retail Store location.
• Respond to requests, provide information and fulfill special orders for customers.
• Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements and store policy.
• Open store/café for business day, using established process.
• Routine stocking of Retail Store (dairy, grocery, produce, general merchandise and meat) and of Corner Stores snack kiosks/vending in CROPP facilities.
• Order, merchandise, and maintain appropriate inventory for all vendor products and manage shrink accordingly.
• Receive incoming products and supplies, verify quality and quantity of all incoming shipments.
• Report product concerns to appropriate departments or vendors.
• Load and unload product from trucks to back stock and merchandising areas.
• Transfer and post product into Point-of-Sale (POS) system.
• Maintain full shelf inventory by stocking and restocking in routine sequence.
• Ensure merchandising of products creates a full and fresh appearance.
• Monitor product code dates and implement sales as appropriate.
• Understand SKUs that deserve space in the Retail Store, adjust as required.
• Process customer transactions using the POS system.
• Provide customerservicewithdetailed,helpfulinformationaboutproductsand pricing.
• Report technical issues and pricing issues to Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by routine cycle counts and inventory adjustments as needed for all products.
• Close store for business day: reconcile cash drawer with sales and ready bank deposit using established procedures.
• Attend and participate in retail department meetings.
• Complete additional retail trainings as necessary or as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed