Cashier Assistant (Front End)

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About the role

Packs member orders into boxes and transfers items to a separate cart for cashiers. Performs clean-up, cart retrieval, merchandise restocking, and runs for items as directed. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Greets members, helps members load orders onto conveyor belt, determines member packing preferences, answers questions, relates information on special promotions, thanks members.
• Assists cashier by counting items left in cart, checking under items, and positioning them for scanning.
• Packs member orders into boxes and loads to a separate cart or flatbed.
• Checks packaging for tampering.
• Follows all safety and security procedures and proper departmental procedures for performance of duties.
• Assists members loading orders into the car when appropriate.
• Runs for items such as merchandise, boxes, register supplies, and item numbers as requested by cashiers to keep lines moving smoothly.
• Maintains cleanliness of register area and general front end area; cleans spills and trip hazards immediately.
• Retrieves carts and flatbeds from the parking area using a rope with clasping hook, pushing no more than 10 carts together; keeps the lot area free of debris and sweeps in front of the building.
• Performs set up and closing duties for the department, such as returning products, collecting paperwork, stocking registers, and cleaning area.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Operates vehicles, equipment, or machinery as required.
• Assists with department duties as necessary and in other departments of the warehouse as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery.
• Open availability to meet the needs of the business (apart from any religious or disability considerations).
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States if hired.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, employee assistance.
• Health care reimbursement account.
• Dependent care assistance plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees).