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The Opportunity: Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Produce Clerk / Department Backup at our Gimli Food Store located at 55 Centre Street, in Gimli, Manitoba. This position reports to the Produce Manager. Essential responsibilities of the position include the following: * Assist the Produce Manager in ensuring standards of department presentation and operations are met, including cleanliness and sanitation, food safety and food handling standards, inventory control, rotation, ordering and commitment buys, and the delivery of world-class customer service. * Provide leadership and direction to employees in accordance with company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards and overall expectations. * Assist with scheduling department staff to meet production and customer service needs. * Assist with resolving problems that arise, such as customer complaints, supply shortages, and staffing issues. A full responsibility list will be provided to candidates selected for interviews. About You: * Strong organizational skills. This section is a key department in the store, and it’s important that the right amount of product is always on hand. * Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds on a continuous basis. * Available to work varying shifts including days, evenings, and weekends. * Produce experience is considered an asset. Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or [email protected], or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg. Total Rewards: Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work. Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process. Start Your Career with one of Manitoba’s Top Employers! We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly - give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values. But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 50 gas bar locations, 24 car washes, 6 cardlocks, 9 food stores, 8 pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service. This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

What you’ll do

The Produce Department Backup assists the Produce Manager in maintaining department standards, including cleanliness, food safety, and inventory management. They also provide leadership to staff, handle scheduling, and resolve operational issues such as customer complaints.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be available to work flexible shifts including days, evenings, and weekends. Strong organizational skills are required, and previous produce experience is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Group insurance • Pension plan • Employee discount • Professional development reimbursement

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Inventory control
• Food safety
• Food handling
• Customer service
• Leadership
• Staff scheduling
• Conflict resolution
• Organizational skills
• Merchandising
• Product rotation
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Cooperation
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Oil and Gas
• Inventory Control
• Operations
• Sanitation
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Backup Receiver
• Retail Store Clerk
• Shop Sales Assistants
• Retail Salespersons