Child Care Center Director (Hosp. Op.) jobs in Springfield, OR

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for quality customer service, inventory control, merchandising, creating and distributing department advertisements, re-arranging stock, and conducting department audits. This position will also use point of sale cash registers, electronic scanners, and related equipment to conduct monetary transactions with customers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greets customers as they enter the location to make them feel welcome.
• Assists customers with questions or price discrepancies.
• Provide accurate product information to customers in person and over the phone.
• Processes account payments, purchases, returns, and exchanges according to store policy.
• Assists customers in locating various products, resolving complaints, and answering questions.
• Maintain store stock displays and product in a neat and organized manner to meet sales goals.
• Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
• Make department decisions for current and future advertisements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as: forklifts, computers, printers, scanners, cash registers, and calculators.
• Must assemble display merchandise such as lawn furniture, log splitters, and BBQs.
• Basic mathematical skills, as needed, to make change and give refunds accurately.
• Become knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer-related policies, to make proper recommendations of products and services sold.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with staff and customers in a friendly and approachable manner.
• Punctuality and adherence to all company policies.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of the dietary, vaccine, parasiticides, and enrichment needs of livestock and equine required.
• Experience working in a veterinary office or environment highly desired.
• Knowledge of the dietary and enrichments needs of small pets such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. to act as a backup to the Pet Specialist desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Bending, twisting, stooping, and kneeling required frequently to rearrange merchandise and verify stock levels.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs frequently and, with appropriate equipment.
• May need to work nights, weekends, and some holidays on a rotating basis.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with arms, legs, hands, and wrists over long periods of time.

Douglas County Co-op is a drug free and Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, of which includes testing for THC.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Douglas County Farmers Co-op is a drug free employer that requires all applicants selected for hire to pass a drug screen that includes THC. Please type "Drug Free Employer" to confirm that you have read and agree to this policy.
• Please describe what experience and qualifications you have that make you a great fit for this role.
• Have you previously been employed by DC Farmers Co-op? (Retail/ Shell/Fertilizer/Grain locations.)
• How did you hear about this job posting? (Indeed search, DCFarmers.com, radio, etc.)
• This position is only seeking candidates with open availability to work all scheduled shifts five days a week. The store is generally open Sunday - Saturday from 8- 6:15PM. Are you currently available to work all shifts?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person