Cashier

About the role

The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the goals, values and operating principles of Sedano’s Supermarkets, and in conformity with all laws and regulations governing the company. Every employee is to follow the policies and procedures of his/her department as well as those of the company to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Politely greet customers with a smile and provide excellent customer service; attend to customers’ needs calling for manager or supervisor when necessary
• Scann products or weigh produce being purchased; operate cash register accurately and efficiently accepting all forms of payment and provide the correct change when appropriate
• Maintain cash drawer with sufficient currency and coins; Count out cash drawer at the beginning and end of a shift
• Conduct price checks when necessary
• Place items in bags for customers; assist with loading into shopping cart when necessary
• Return discarded items back to shelves when necessary
• Keep the conveyor belt, scanner, scale and counter clean at all times
• Aid in keeping the front of the store clean, organized, and free from safety hazards
• When requested or scheduled, straighten out displays and shelves of merchandise (a/k/a “facing”)
• Attend and/or participate in store or department meetings
• Punctuality and good attendance in compliance with company policies; ensures work responsibilities are covered during foreseeable absences
• Perform other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as bagger or facing clerk when necessary
• Add or change paper in registers, printer, adding machine or other office equipment
• Report any equipment malfunctions to manager on duty
• Gather shopping carts from front of store and parking lot when needed
• Assist manager on duty in other departments when needed

Competencies, Skills and/or Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with directors, managers, customers (both internal and external) and the general public
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to use computer, cash register and lottery, money order machines, etc., to accomplish essential duties of this position and change or add receipt paper when needed
• Ability to use 10-key adding machine
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to Stand in one place for extended periods of time
• Walk
• Use fingers and hands to type, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Repeat motion with arms and hands
• Speak and hear
• Use sense of smell
• See including close vision and peripheral vision
• Frequently required to Carry, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds (e.g. bag of rice)
• Push and pull carts of merchandise
• Stoop or bend at the waist
• Twist back and neck
• Occasionally required to Sit
• Climb step stool
• Balance
• Agacharse o doblarse en las rodillas