Birchwood Dairy is currently looking for an enthusiastic, mature and customer-focused Retail Associate to join our team in a permanent full-time position.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in providing exceptional customer service, and want to be part of a family-owned business with a strong reputation in the community, we'd love to hear from you.
Our retail store is open 7 days a week, with shifts scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
What's in it for You?
- $20.00 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits package after 3 months of employment
- 20% staff discount at Birchwood Dairy, FVM, and The Mad Butcher and 10% discount at affiliated locations
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Ice cream tasting opportunities
- A beautiful view of the Sumas Prairie every shift
- Stable, full-time employment with opportunities for growth
What Will Your Day Look Like?
As a Retail Associate, you'll play an important role in creating an outstanding customer experience while helping keep our store clean, organized, and fully stocked.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Greeting and assisting customers
- Scooping and serving Birchwood Dairy's famous ice cream
- Preparing sandwiches, soups, and other food items
- Processing customer purchases using our point-of-sale system
- Restocking merchandise and displays
- Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and cleaning standards
- Keeping the store clean, organized, and welcoming
- Supporting your teammates during busy periods
- Assisting the Retail Manager oversee other associates and with scheduling
- Performing other retail duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, is dependable, and thrives in a busy retail environment.
You will be successful if you:
- Have 1-2 years previous retail or food service experience.
- Have outstanding customer service skills
- Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers
- Take initiative and work well independently
- Are organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Work well as part of a team
- Are reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
- Are able to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs) and meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for extended periods
- Have reliable transportation to and from work
Why Work for Birchwood Dairy?
Birchwood Dairy has proudly been serving the Fraser Valley since 1968. As an award-winning, family-owned business in Abbotsford, BC, we produce premium dairy products, including more than 50 flavours of ice cream, fresh milk, cream, yogurt, and cheese.
We're passionate about delivering exceptional products and memorable customer experiences while fostering a workplace built on teamwork, respect, and community. When you join Birchwood Dairy, you become part of a company that values its employees and invests in their success.
How to Apply
If you're looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity with a well-established local company, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume through this posting or feel free to stop by the store and drop it off in person.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Location:
- Abbotsford, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
