Gardenland Co-op is hiring a full-time Parts Person at Industrial Ag & Parts (formerly Venture Ag in Morden).
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: James Friesen, Manager
Shifts: Monday – Friday 8am-5:30, Saturday rotation 8am-2pm
Work Location: 492 9th Street, South, Morden
Who we are:
Gardenland Co-op is a locally owned cooperative committed to providing friendly, trustworthy, and knowledgeable service. Serving the communities of the Pembina Valley, we aim to achieve retail excellence, be an employer of choice, and make positive contributions to our communities. At Co-op, meaningful careers grow and thrive!
Gardenland Industrial Ag & Parts is a retail parts store that stands out for its broad selection of automotive, industrial and agricultural parts, including bearings, belts, welding supplies, batteries, filters, and hydraulic hoses.
What you’ll do:
The Parts Person will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with farmers, businesses, and industrial clients. This role includes merchandising, sourcing product availability from vendors and providing delivery dates to customers, ordering parts, as well as inventory management and transaction processing (includes accurately recording parts and pricing when processing quotes, work orders or invoices). Additional duties involve maintaining store organization and cleanliness, ensuring an efficient and customer-friendly environment. You will assist customers with parts inquiries by phone, email and in-person. Occasionally, the Parts Person will also be required to deliver products to customers as needed.
The Parts Person will live the Co-op Brand and strive to achieve and maintain positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and customers.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in retail and:
Are committed to service excellence and are a team player.
Have strong knowledge of agricultural, automotive, industrial and heavy-duty parts.
Have good interpersonal skills and possess a friendly disposition.
Have strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Are proficient in basic computer applications for order processing, inventory management and are familiar with common office software and online tools.
Are a life-long learner and stay up to date on industry trends and product knowledge.
Can work in a fast-paced retail environment that will require walking, standing for extended periods of time, lifting up to 50 lbs, and manual tasks.
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.
Preference given to candidates with prior parts counter or sales experience.
What we offer:
Competitive salary, yearly bonus program, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-matched pension plan.
Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities and professional development to grow, develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together with other co-operatives to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.gardenlandco-op.crs.
How to apply:
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 16, 2025. To apply go to www.gardenlandco-op.crs, click on the job board on the careers page.
• Emailed resumes will not be accepted.
• Applications submitted after the deadline may be declined.
We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
Gardenland Co-op employs people who are diverse as the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
