Hardware Store Clerk

**Work setting**:

- Hardware store

**Tasks**:

- Operate cash register
- Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
- Provide advice about merchandise
- Assist in display of merchandise
- Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
- Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
- Maintain sales records for inventory control
- Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

**Type of product**:

- Aluminum doors, windows and awnings
- Building materials (other than lumber)
- Flooring
- Lumber and plywood
- Paint and wallpaper

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime required
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods

**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

**Personal suitability**:

- Adaptability
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Efficiency
- Energetic
- Goal-oriented
- Hardworking
- Integrity
- Outgoing
- Positive attitude
- Proactive
- Quick learner
- Time management
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication

**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

**Long term benefits**:

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available