Office Assistant – #4352 -A
Job Developer:
Karen Cake
Employment Help Centre
Blue Sky Nursery, a family owned wholesale nursery that has been serving garden centres, nurseries and landscape contractors for over 30 years is actively seeking an Office Assistant. This is a temporary, February through October, full time position (40-50 hrs/week).
Duties:
General Office Duties:
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls
- Greet walk-in customers and truck drivers, sign for deliveries and prepare outgoing mail
- General filing and shredding of old documents as required
- Share in office cleaning duties (vacuum, mop, dust, etc.)
Enter Customer Orders into our system:
- Use Excel database to input customer orders (knowledge of Functions an asset)
- Upload customer orders into our in-house POS System (Greenworks)
- Edit orders in POS to accommodate changes or customer requests
- Process and print required reports (order confirmation, packing slips, invoices)
- Strong attention to detail required to ensure accuracy for specific customer requirements (ie: special pricing/discounts, delivery requirements, shipping costs, etc.)
Create Customer Labels:
- Attention to customer's specific requirements is a must
- Use up old label stock whenever possible to reduce waste
- Contacting customers directly when information on pricing is needed or missing
- Monitor printer supply levels
Requirements:
- Ability to speak/read French is an asset (preferred but not required)
- Previous experience with landscape material and nursery/greenhouse procedures is an asset
- Must be reliable, have own transportation and be able to commit to a contract position to begin in late February and run through to October
- Must display maturity and willingness to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner
Average of 40-50 hours per week with a generous compensation.
Interested candidates are asked to apply with cover letter and resume.
