Checker, Retail

Wage: $13.25 to $23.00, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Company paid
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - 100% Company paid; allocations begin at age 21

• Daily Pay - Employee's option to work today get paid today
• 401K - Company matching up to 4% (if elected)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (no deductible medical option) - Employer pays majority of premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - (depending on plan selected)
• Paid holidays include:
  New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (time and a half for worked holidays)
• Three days Bereavement pay
• Three days Jury pay
• Paid Family & Medical Leave - Company paid premium
• Paid Sick & Safe Leave - Employees earn 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked

Years of Credited Service and Vested Percentage:

• Less than two years: 0%
• Two years: 20%
• Three years: 40%
• Four years: 60%
• Five years: 80%
• Six or more years: 100%

To provide a pleasant and efficient check out by actively engaging guests, ensuring they receive unparalleled hospitality and professional service.

• Creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
• Embracing Yoke's Core Values and Mission Statement as an integral part of your contribution to our team.
• Promoting Yoke's sales and company growth by patronizing Yoke's stores and representing our company in the community with a positive message.
• Participating enthusiastically with genuine ca"re for our shared success, always remembering we are the owners of Yoke's.

The following are core and essential responsibilities of this position. Associates are responsible for completing any and all duties assigned as required for the successful operation of our business. All associates are required to perform their job duties in a manner which upholds the integrity and honesty of our company.

• Reporting for assigned shifts on time, and on a regular basis, capable of communicating clearly and demonstrating suitable physical abilities to safely perform assigned tasks and duties, prepared to provide excellent service.
• Promoting sales through active discussions with guests, offering product recommendations, and discussing current promotions and service information. (Examples may include: asking guests if they need stamps or ice, chatting about Yoke's signature items, fresh board and sweet deal suggestions, or providing information on reusable bag rebates).
• Scanning to record price, or entering prices and departments for non-scannable items, subtotaling taxable items, and totaling purchases using register system.
• Tendering cash, personal checks, WIC checks, traveler's checks, Canadian currency, vouchers, charges, and credit, debit, or EBT card payments for our guests' purchases.
• Counting back guests' change for all cash transactions.
• Counting and verifying money in cash drawer at the beginning and end of work shift.
• Understanding and capable of using "This One's On Us" cards when the opportunity arises to "Make Our Guests Crazy About Us!"
• Recording daily transaction amounts from cash register to balance cash drawer.
• Weighing items, bagging merchandise, and redeeming promotional coupons.
• Cashing checks, as directed under store policy.
• Maintaining work area and replenishing inventory of necessary supplies.
• Managing multiple tasks, efficiently and in a timely manner
• Mentoring new associates or associates who are new to the department or task and assuring a positive learning environment. Acting as team leader in the check stand and assuring carryout service.
• Participating actively in the store's accident reduction plan including: monitoring store slip/trip hazards, cleaning or assigning clean up of spills immediately, and recognizing: safety features of all machinery, personal protective equipment, store evacuation plan, and robbery policy.

This job has no formal supervisory responsibilities; however, every Yoke's associate has a shared opportunity to be a leader on the job. The following quote exemplifies our belief in leadership for all associates:

"Whether you are the president of a company or the janitor, the moment you step from independence into interdependence in any capacity, you step into a leadership role. You are in a position of influencing other people." - Stephen Covey

Education and/or Experience
:
High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
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Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Communicates effectively and pleasantly with guests, vendors and fellow associates at all times.

Mathematical Skills
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Performs mathematical skills using units of American money and weight measurement, volume.

Reasoning Ability
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Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Manages problems involving…