Retail Store Associate - Cashier

• Base Pay $16.00 / Hour
• Job Category Cashier, Customer Service, Associate
• Employee Type Full Time - Non-Exempt

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Responsible for providing excellent customer service, accurately processing transactions, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming checkout area.

• Build genuine relationships with customers and team members.
• Smile, make eye contact, and greet every customer warmly.
• Walk customers to the product they need—never just point.
• Never say, "That's not my job" or "I'm just doing what I was told."
• Take ownership of problems and work to resolve them quickly.
• Anticipate customer and team needs before they ask.
• Create and maintain a clean, organized, positive and professional work area.
• Treat every customer and team member with dignity and respect.
• Continuously improve your knowledge and skills.
• Create memorable customer experiences, not just satisfactory ones.
• Follow through to ensure every customer and team member's concern is fully resolved.
• Work together across all departments. Never say, "That's not my department."
• Be empowered to solve problems without waiting for permission.
• Look for ways to improve systems, not just fix mistakes.
• Leave every interaction better than you found it.

The following responsibilities, duties, skills, abilities, and demands are considered essential functions of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Accurately process customer transactions using the point-of-sale system.
• Count and return change correctly according to company standards.
• Bag items carefully and efficiently, ensuring customers leave with all purchased merchandise.
• Follow company standards for returns and exchanges by directing customers to the appropriate team member and notifying management when needed.
• Maintain adequate change in the cash drawer and notify management when additional change is needed.
• Keep the checkout area clean, organized, and stocked throughout the shift.
• Stay informed on current promotions, advertisements, and product information to assist customers.
• Assist with stocking, organizing, and merchandising products in the Front End Department and other assigned departments as needed.
• Remain attentive, professional, and positive while standing for extended periods and serving customers.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required

• Flexibility and willingness to adjust plans based on company needs.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete training/certification to properly and safely operate pallet jack and or fork lift.
• Proficiency in using computers and mobile phones to manage emails, digital calendars, and other company communication and task-management tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, team members, and managers, while understanding workplace instructions, safety information, and operational procedures, with or without reasonable accommodation.

During the workday, the Cashier will stand and walk for their full shift, with the exception of scheduled breaks. The employee will need to regularly push, pull, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, assistance and reasonable accommodations may be available when appropriate. The employee will need to reach above their head, and sometimes crouch to pick up items from the floor or a low location.

The employee will also need to consistently use a computer with a screen.

May be required to work in cold or hot environments including refrigerated coolers, freezers, and warm loading docks. Responsibilities may change and adjust based on the needs of the store and customers. Discount Freight and Grocery is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.