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Retail Associate (Req 12443)

Southern States Cooperative

  • North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago
    Southern States Cooperative
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    Skills

    • Agricultureunmatched
    • Animal Careunmatched
    • Botanyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Delivery Drivingunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Merchandisingunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Retail Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Tuition Feesunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

    Description

    Are you interested in joining an industry leader who is passionate about growth? At Southern States Cooperative (A Farmer Owned Cooperative since 1923); we are focused on helping our employees and our customers grow, by being the very best at offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities to our employees and providing superior products, services and growing solutions for our valued customers. We want to hear from you, so come grow with us!!!

    How you will impact Southern States Cooperative:

    Demonstrates the ability to learn and develop skills to effectively perform a specialized role or to cross-train in multiple areas.  Relies on ability to work well in a team environment, prioritize customer needs and adhere to operating procedures.  Performs work under direct supervision. 

    This position may include essential job functions similar to:  cashier, merchandising and sales, warehouse, plant nursery, and/or delivery driver.  Job descriptions for these roles are available through the Human Resources Division.  Complexity of essential job functions increases with grade level.
    • Greet customers in a welcoming and professional manner. Utilize customer-focused interpersonal skills including smiling, making eye contact, meeting them in aisle when possible, helping lift products as necessary, providing appropriate attention including when assisting more than one customer at time, acknowledging they will be assisted soon if waiting, and thanking each one for their business.
    What you need to succeed: 

    Education:  Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

    Experience: Requires effective communication skills.  Prefer familiarity with agriculture, plant science, equine, livestock, pet care, or retail and inventory management.

    Some of the many benefits we offer:

    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
    • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Life Insurance
    • Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
    • Paid Time Office
    • Vacation Buy-Back
    • Company Holidays
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Legal Services
    • Long Term Care Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Employee Merchandise Discounts
    • Wellness Program
    • Volunteer Program
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program 

    Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorth Carolina
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1923
    Websitehttps://www.southernstates.com

    About Company

    Southern States is the place for those who do. For almost a century, we have consistently provided expert products, services and advice to people who aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty.

    Today, our mission is to be the best at giving you the tools you need to get the job done right- whether you're running a large commercial farm, tending a backyard garden or just trying to keep your yard looking green and lush. We fulfill this mission by providing a full range of services and growing solutions for farms and around the home.

    By creating lifelong relationships with those who share a mutual love of the land, we can ensure the success of our customers through the level of service and solutions we provide them.

    At Southern States, we are proud to be one of the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperatives - a place for those who do.

    Our employees enjoy a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time off, paid disability and life insurance, 401k savings plan, educational assistance and more. Come join us. For more information on Southern States, please visit our website at www.southernstates.com.

    Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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