Summer Student: Hardware Sales Clerk, Swan River - Swan Valley Co-op at Co-op

Swan River, Manitoba, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Multi-tasking, Cash Handling, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Paint Mixing, Point Of Sale (POS) Systems

Industry

Retail

Description

Swan Valley Co-op is hiring a Summer Student: Hardware Sales Clerk at our Home and Building (HABS) location in Swan River, MB. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.swanvalleyco-op.crs [http://www.swanvalleyco-op.crs] What you’ll do: The successful candidate is responsible for delivering excellent customer experiences in alignment with Swan Valley Co-op’s guiding statements; merchandising and displaying product; and maintaining department cleanliness and housekeeping standards. Core duties will include, but are not limited to: * Operate a cash register and point of sale system, and assist with daily cash audits when necessary. * Perform all duties associated with inventory stocking, including receiving and assisting with inventory counts when required. * May participate in ordering product. * Mix paint as required and make product recommendations. * Maintain shelf and display stock and organizing all goods intended for sale to meet established standards. Why it matters: Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. Who you are: You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and: * You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to problem solve. * Highly motivated and have the ability to multi-task. * Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days and Saturdays. * Manual/heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) on a repetitive and regular basis. * Previous lumber/hardware experience would be an asset but is not required. * You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do. * You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives. Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. Please apply before the closing date of June 25, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest, but will only contact those who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Swan Valley Co-op is here to serve our our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.swanvalleyco-op.crs [https://www.swanvalleyco-op.crs/sites/swanvalley/].

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering excellent customer experiences and maintaining department cleanliness and merchandising standards. Key duties include operating the POS system, managing inventory stocking, and mixing paint for customers.