Produce Department Backup - Red River Co-op at Gimli Food Store

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.