Northeast Group is an organization focused on providing the professional trade, homeowners, contractors, and architects the best possible building materials and home center shopping experiences. Based in CT, with locations in New Canaan, Mamaroneck, Bridgeport and Cornwall Bridge, Northeast Group is dedicated to creating a rewarding career for its 90+ associates.

Job Description and Requirements:

The Sales Associate/Cashier supports all functions within the Store. This includes selling, providing product knowledge and expert solutions to customers, stocking shelves, cashiering, making keys, filling propane, providing loading and assembly services. Other responsibilities may be assigned and additional training provided over time. This position reports to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities specific to the Lawn & Garden Associate:

Knowledge of and Experience using Lawn & Garden products including: soils, fertilizers, gardening tools, planters, pesticides and herbicides.

Stocks material in from storage areas, loads and unloads delivery vehicles and freight containers by hand or using a forklift.

Ensures outdoor Lawn & Garden areas are continually clean and maintained and that materials are stored properly, including covering those materials as required.

Willingness to sell Seasonal and Holiday products throughout the year.

Ability to stock shelves and set planograms.

Responsibilities of every Associate:

Enthusiasm to greet customers anywhere on the property.

Maintain a positive, productive work environment through friendly, respectful relationships with customers & co-workers.

Execution of daily operational duties including: product organization, store cleanliness and inventory cycle counts.

Keep all machinery, equipment, and tools clean and in good working order for safe usage.

Reports all issues regarding safety, waste, damage, equipment, accidents or customer concerns promptly to a member of Management.

Informs Operations Manager promptly of suspected inventory shortage.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Prior experience using a full range of Lawn & Garden products

Demonstrated ability to operate a cash register quickly and accurately

Ability to pass company administered Forklift Driver Certification and safely operate a forklift

Must be able to safely operate equipment in all types of weather conditions.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.

Able to stand and move throughout the entire property for up to 8 hours

Work under extreme heat or cold weather conditions.

Work safely around moving trucks and moving machinery/equipment

Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends.

Ability to write, read, and communicate in English

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Canaan, CT 06840: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Lawn and Garden: 1 year (Required)
• Selling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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