Field Operations Associate

at  Grainger

Work Location Type: Onsite
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This unique hybrid KeepStock / Branch role supports both business functions in a particular market. The Field Operations Associate will have the ability to serve key customers both in the branch and on customer’s sites. All aspects of this role will involve customer-facing activity, and a strong ability to remain agile and organized. The individual objective is to capitalize on sales/service opportunities, create customer loyalty, and exceed customer expectations by using their guidance, knowledge, computer acumen, and winning attitude. The individual will have excellent all-around communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
As a hybrid role the induvial will be required to work in Grainger Canada branch and also be on the road servicing customer accounts .
The role lives and demonstrates the Grainger Principles: Starting with the Customer, Embrace Curiosity, Act with Intent, Compete with Urgency, Win as One Team, Invest in our Success and Do the Right Thing.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (YOU HAVE):

• High school diploma
• 1-3 years’ experience in retail/selling or customer service (i.e. counter/retail sales/ telephone/warehouse) environment.
• Some flexibility required to working hours to accommodate branch operations.
• Ability to safely learn and operate powered industrial equipment, forklift
• Successful and timely completion of initial and ongoing training as required.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and dedication to customer service and sales growth.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with tact and diplomacy with internal and external customers and cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong judgment, independent problem-solving skills, and understanding of Grainger’s Core Value Proposition.
• Handle various technical and operational issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background checks and drug screening may be required (as warranted by Company or customer requirements in working on-site and/or operating equipment)
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in province of residence.
• May be required to use a personal vehicle for transportation which meet’s Grainger’s standards.
  This role may require you to attend our customers’ sites and to adhere to safety requirements in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, as it relates to wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) on certain customer sites. This may include: a hard hat; steel-toed safety boots, clean shaven or trimmed moustache/beard in order to wear a close-fitted N95 mask or other required PPE. Details of these requirements will be provided during the recruitment process.
  This position is hourly and will pay between $ 24.47 - $ 28.00. This role is bonus eligible.
  Factors involved in determining the salary include, but are not limited to: a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and geographical area.

The duties and responsibilities of this position can be broken down into two categories (KeepStock & Branch), and include but are not limited to: