Sales Associate

Qualifications

Experience: Prior retail and/or merchandising experience is required.  Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is preferred.  Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license.

Education:  A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.  Regardless of education level, FAST Team Members must be able to read, write and count accurately.  

Knowledge/Skills

• Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred. 

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. 

• Basic computer skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict. 

• Must be self-directed and have the ability to complete assignments with little to no assistance. 

Working Conditions

• Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.

• Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours

• Traveling between store locations in your personal vehicle is required; often with long periods of time

• Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines

• Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as required in support of district needs.

• Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack).

• Ability to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead.

• Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.

• Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.

• Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.

• Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.

• Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.

• Ability to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.

• Ability to successfully complete all required training.

• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store (e.g. dolly, handtruck, forklift, baler, computer, cash register) (forklift and baler requirements do not apply if under the age of 18).

• Sitting

• Lifting up to 50 pounds

• Driving a vehicle

• Standing (not walking)

• Walking

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending

• Reaching overhead

• Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50 pounds, throughout the store.

• Ability to move throughout the store for an entire shift.

• It is essential that Team Members have the physical and mental stamina and ability to move throughout the store and outdoor areas quickly and safely.

• This position is non-sedentary.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

Apply online with the link below.

https://www.tractorsupply.careers/job/Claxton-Merchandising-Sales-Associate-GA-30417/1283678000/