Gaetan Riendeau Inc., based at Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2T 1K7, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Grocery clerk who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The shift timings include Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, and Weekend.

Employer Name: Gaetan Riendeau Inc.
Position: Grocery clerk
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.10 to $17.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Saint-Hyacinthe, QC J2T 1K7

Also hiring: Operations supervisor

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for carrying customer purchases to the parking lot and packing orders into customers’ vehicles.
The candidate will be responsible for obtaining items from the stockroom or shelves for customers.
The candidate must direct customers to the location of the desired articles.
The candidate must unpack products received from the store and count, weigh, or sort items.
The candidate will be responsible for recording incoming stock.
The candidate must stock shelves and display areas.
The candidate must maintain a clean and orderly stock.
The candidate must price the items according to the price list using stickers or stamps.
The candidate must fill mail or electronic orders from warehouse stock.
The candidate must perform general cleaning duties (such as sweeping and mopping floors).
The candidate will be responsible for processing electronic transactions using computer equipment.
The candidate must be able to operate a cash register.
The candidate will be responsible for operating an electrical pallet jack.
The candidate must operate a forklift.
The candidate must pick orders.
The candidate must provide excellent customer service.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in French.
The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
The candidate should be client-focused.
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

The candidate must work in an air-conditioned, cold/refrigerated, and hot environment.

Work setting

The candidate must work in the dairy department, produce department, and frozen foods department.
The candidate should work in a supermarket/grocery store self-service shop offering a wide variety of food, beverages, and household products, organized into sections.
The candidate should work in a warehouse, which can be a noisy, busy place to work, with hundreds of warehouse operatives, pickers, and packers, working alongside many forklift truck drivers who are moving pallets between shelves.

Experience and specialization

Economic specialization

The candidate must be knowledgeable about the retail business.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate should have an eye for detail.
The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

The employer will provide Health, Financial, and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as Disability benefits are tax-free financial compensation for the impact of a service-related injury or disease on your life; a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses; and Paramedical services coverage, make up a piece of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, and provide coverage for several types of healthcare practitioners.
Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate should receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property, as well as travel insurance coverage and benefits in situations such as flight delays, loss of passport, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other mishaps.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

rh@metroriendeau.ca