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
• 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
• Model 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

• May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
• Subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and outside weather conditions
• Exposure to noise levels in the work environment that are usually low to moderate