About Grange Co-op

Founded in 1934, Grange Co-op is a cooperative dedicated to serving the needs of its members and the communities in which they live. With a focus on farm and ranch products, work wear and western wear, garden supplies, and pet care essentials, Grange Co-op has grown to become a trusted name in the industry. The company operates multiple retail locations, a feed mill and remains committed to delivering exceptional value and service.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide friendly, accurate service and ensure that customers receive their purchases in a timely manner; and to maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the service yard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate friendliness towards customers and co-workers

• Fill customer orders as identified on the loading slips

• Read loading slips and retrieve purchased merchandise from the warehouse or service yard and load into customers’ vehicles

• Control inventory and order merchandise as needed to maintain adequate stock

• Operate forklift as necessary

• Clean, sweep, hose, and shovel debris from loading dock, warehouse and service yard as necessary to maintain a clean environment

• Listen and respond to questions and requests from co-workers inside the retail store

• Maintain loading slips after the customers’ products have been loaded

• Perform daily inspections of all vehicles and forklifts on location

• Stock inside retail store as directed by management team

• Perform cashier functions in warehouse

• Monitor and maintain pest control

• Answer phones in a friendly manner and provide customer assistance to callers

• Uphold all cooperative policies

• Perform other tasks and duties as required by supervising manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to write simple correspondence

• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

OTHER SKILLS AND/OR ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Accuracy and attention to details

• Ability to become forklift certified

• High level of integrity

• Friendliness and cheerfulness towards customers and co-workers

• Ability to perform effectively in both individual and team environments

• Excellent prioritization and organizational abilities

• Ability to work in all weather elements

• Ability to continually lift and load heavy items

• Possess a strong sense of urgency

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!