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Front Counter Associate (AA119)

@ Express Employment Professionals

Ajax, Ontario

$20–$22/hrFull-timeContract1+ years experience
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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Front Counter Associate for its client, a building supplies and materials supplier, at Markham and Ajax locations. The role involves serving counter customers, processing orders, selling building materials and supporting inventory. It is a full-time, weekday day-shift position paying $20-22 per hour, with a possible evaluation hire from temporary to permanent.

Pay:

$20–$22 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist counter customers
  • Answer inquiries in Cantonese and English
  • Promote and sell building materials
  • Process orders and transactions
  • Track and restock inventory

Requirements summary:

  • 1-2 years customer service or counter sales
  • Proficient in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
  • Basic computer skills including POS
  • Strong organization and attention to detail
  • Safety shoes required

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Experience1+ years
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingStore
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin

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Express Employment Professionals

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Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

LinkedIn followers
189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
14,384
Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
Open jobs on Jobsy364
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Job description

Our Ajax client, a leading supplier of building supplies and materials, is looking for a Front Counter Associate to join their team!

Benefits to you:

  • Evaluation Hire (Temporary to Permanent)
  • Full Time hours
  • Established company with over 30 years in business
  • Great team culture
  • Opportunity for growth, development, and advancement

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist customers at the front counter in a friendly and professional manner
  • Answer customer inquiries in both Cantonese and English
  • Promote and sell building materials, offering product knowledge and solutions to customer needs
  • Process customer orders and transactions accurately
  • Maintain organized and clean front counter and work area
  • Support inventory management by tracking and restocking materials
  • Handle phone calls and emails in a professional and timely manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 1-2 years of Customer Service and Counter Sales experience
  • Proficient in English, Cantonese, Mandarin (written and verbal)
  • Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
  • Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, POS system)
  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor
  • Safety shoes required

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Flexibility to work at both Markham and Ajax locations (transportation to Ajax provided if required)
  • Previous sales experience (asset)

Compensation and Hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
  • Pay Rate: $20-22 per hour

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants to apply; all reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities. Applicants are advised that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support initial screening based on key words and minimum qualifications. Express provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. This posting and any associated applicant information will be retained for three years in accordance with provincial regulations.

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