Store Associate

G.W. Seier founded Vita Health Products in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1936. Since then, the company has grown from a small mail-order operation selling herbs and patented medicines into one of Canada’s foremost suppliers of over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and natural health products.

Based in Winnipeg - the geographic centre of Canada - and located in the St. Boniface industrial park, IVC Vita Health Products is a vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, nutritional supplements, and over the counter medications throughout Canada, with over 260,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities.

IVC Vita Health has a long and proven track record of success and continues to demonstrate strong results with consistent growth. IVC Vita Health is part of the IVC Nutrition Corporation of Companies.

At IVC Vita Health understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. Our offerings include:

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- 7 Paid Personal Leave Days per year.
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance programs for mental health and well-being.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.

Join us at IVC Vita Health and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive both personally and professionally.

**Our Vision: The Canadian partner driving self-care innovation to enrich health.**

Summary:
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Human Resources the Store Associate is responsible for managing online ordering for the employee store.

**Responsibilities**:
Key Responsibilities will include:

- Setting up and maintaining the on-line ordering system for associates
- Processing online customer sale transactions and accurately following payment handling procedures
- Receiving and processing company product inventory accurately and efficiently in an organized manner
- Planning, scheduling and distributing store orders to associates
- Completing daily, weekly and monthly store duties as required
- Working together with associates and the management team to meet and exceed store sales objectives and operational standards
- Participating in creating an environment that is positive and outwardly friendly for all employees
- Assisting with merchandising, marketing and maintaining visual standards
- Securing company assets by following all loss prevention policies and procedures
- Complying with all company and store policies and procedures
- Contributing to store success by accomplishing related results as needed
- Other duties as assigned

Administrative Tasks may include:

- Performing general clerical duties, including photocopying and filing.
- Working as a backup to the Administrative Assistant - Operations
- Ordering supplies/maintaining inventory levels.
- Updating/Maintaining SharePoint sites.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

- Retail experience is an asset
- High energy and enthusiastic team player
- Effective communication and people skills
- Working knowledge of computers
- Previous Administrative Assistant experience (1 Year or more) is considered to be an asset

Education, Certification, Licenses & Registrations:

- High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands:

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to move and replace fixtures, shelves and hardware throughout the store
- Ability to use ladders on a frequent basis
- Capacity to stand for long periods