Ace Hardware Associate

Agfinity is the largest agricultural Cooperative in Colorado based in the heart of the Front Range. As a cooperative we are distinguished from our competitors by our excellence in customer service and our people, which we consider our greatest asset. Every dollar that is spent with the Cooperative doesn’t just go towards a product; it goes back to the community where you live and comes back to you as patronage and equity.  Every day our approach is to serve others and find a world of solutions beneficial to our members, customers and our company. 

We invite you to learn more about Agfinity, our products, services and the cooperative difference.  

Overview:

The Ace Hardware Store Associate plays a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the overall efficiency and cleanliness of the store. This position requires a friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented individual who can assist customers, manage merchandise, and perform a variety of hardware-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Duties:

• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, and assisting with product selection.
• Operate cash registers and handle cash transactions accurately.
• Stock merchandise throughout the store, ensuring correct location and pricing.
• Maintain a clean and orderly sales floor, including end caps and promotional displays.
• Fill LP bottles and vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Perform screen repairs and cut glass, plexiglass, chain, wire, and tubing.
• Thread and cut pipes as needed.
• Maintain and clean restrooms and floors throughout the store.
• Assist in departments such as Lawn & Garden, Animal Health, Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, and key cutting.
• Answer phone calls professionally and direct inquiries appropriately.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

Experience:

• Prior retail experience preferred.
• General hardware knowledge is preferred.
• Cash handling experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Department experience in Lawn & Garden, Animal Health, Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, and key cutting preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent phone and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics 

Agfinity has a competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(k) Match Plan, Paid Time Off, Clothing Allowance and Life and Disability coverage for those who may qualify.

Agfinity is looking for values of honesty, integrity, lifelong learning, and working hard and working smart, and being kind and courteous. If you are committed to these values send us your resume now and become part of The Cooperative Difference!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.