Part-Time Market Specialist
Love produce? Passionate about supporting local, sustainable agriculture? Think you have what it takes to work for a totally awesome company? Then read on!
About Us
Lee & Maria’s is a locally owned On-Farm Market and Fresh Produce Delivery family business. We are committed to providing fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables to our community. We pride ourselves on friendly customer service and supporting local growers and producers whenever possible.
About the Job
We are currently looking for 3 part-time Market Specialists to work in our On-Farm Market. We’re searching for reliable, friendly, and hardworking individuals to join our team. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in keeping displays fresh and well-stocked.
Job Details:
Part-time: 2 or 3 shifts through the week and then weekend days as scheduled
Hours: 4-6 hour shift, mainly afternoon to close
Seasonal: April to December each year
Pay: minimum wage with the opportunity to grow
Incentives: Employee discount in market after probation period
Responsibilities:
· Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner
· Arrange, rotate, and restock fruits, vegetables, and other products attractively
· Answer questions about products and make recommendations
· Operate point-of-sale system and handle transactions accurately
· Assist with receiving and unloading deliveries
· Ensure quality control by removing damaged or spoiled items
· Ensure the Market is clean and tidy, floors swept, shelves are clean and cooler doors are wiped down
· Review products on the shelves and reposition when needed
· Manage the inventory by thorough counts, communicating when produce or products are low, and checking expiry dates
· Support the team with other market-related tasks as needed
About You
Do you have:
· 2 -5 years of previous retail or produce experience?
· The ability to juggle multiple priorities with a smile on your face?
· The ability to frequently lift 50 lbs (bags of potatoes, etc) and are used to being on your feet?
· Smart Serve and Food Handler Certifications are required, but Lee & Maria’s will work with the successful candidate to obtain this if needed. You need to be 18 years of age or older to obtain the Smart Serve Certification.
Apply Today!
Lee and Maria’s thanks everyone for their interest in this position. Only those successful candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We welcome all applicants and will provide accommodations during the hiring process if requested.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingsville, ON N9Y 2K7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Smart Serve (preferred)
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
