Retail Associate (#12020)

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.