Cashier

About the role

This role is responsible for operating cash register and electronic scanner to itemize and total customers' purchases, process financial transactions, weigh and carefully bag customer purchases, understand and use check-stand equipment, and communicate the Company programs to customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and electronic scanner to itemize customer purchases
• Process financial transactions including cash, checks, credit cards, food stamps, WIC, loyalty cards, gift certificates, rain checks, voids, and coupons accurately and in accordance with company policy
• Weigh and carefully bag customer purchases
• Understand and use check-stand equipment (register, scanner, scale, belts) and its efficient operation
• Responsible for front-end duties such as merchandising check-stand (newspapers, periodicals, candy, etc.)
• Maintain understanding of current store programs and product locations
• Communicate the Company programs (i.e., loyalty program, scans, etc.), in-store specials and coupons to customers, and models high standards of service to achieve a customer oriented store
• Comply with Company policies regarding security, cash handling/cash drawer accounting procedures, product handling (i.e., damaged/spoiled products), the sale of alcohol and tobacco products, etc.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department; ensure the department complies with Company safety and sanitation procedures and standards
• May be responsible to assist with stocking items

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• One year of prior retail or related experience preferred
• Good verbal communication skills; ability to interact politely and effectively with customers
• Good customer service and organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.