Cashier - Full Time

River Market Community Co‑op is seeking a full‑time Cashier to join its downtown Stillwater grocery store, supporting a sustainable local food system.

Pay

Experience‑based hourly wage ranging from $17.75 to $19.06.

Schedule

30–40 hours per week, based on candidate availability. Must be available to work weekends and evenings.

Benefits

• Employee discount (all staff)
• Immediate Paid Time Off accrual
• 401(k) with employer match
• Full‑time staff (30+ hrs/week) receive health insurance and voluntary dental and vision coverage
• Casual dress code
• Paid holidays and holiday premium pay
• Annual pay increases

Union Position

This role is covered by a union contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly, courteous customer service and accurate cashiering.
• Handle cash, maintain adequate change denominations, and ensure store security.
• Answer customer questions about products or services; refer unresolved issues to appropriate staff.
• Promote ownership of the store in an enthusiastic manner.
• Efficiently check out customers, bag groceries, and communicate specials.
• Maintain a clean and orderly Front End department, entryways, and register area.
• Keep outside walkways, loading dock, and sidewalks clear of snow and ice; shovel and salt as needed.
• Stock, face, clean, and organize the register area during downtime.
• Assist other departments with non‑cashiering tasks without disrupting checkout service.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and a desire to serve customers with kindness and grace.
• Basic arithmetic proficiency (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Experience with POS systems (preferred).
• Experience with and knowledge of natural foods (preferred).
• Ability to work weekends and evenings on a regular basis.
• Repetitive hand use for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67‑100%): Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting/reaching waist to shoulder, talking, hearing, correctable vision.
• Frequent (34‑66%): Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 25 lb (floor to waist).
• Occasional (1‑33%): Lifting/carrying up to 50 lb (floor to waist), lifting up to 100 lb with assistance, lifting/reaching above shoulder.
• Approximately 5% of the time: Administrative duties and sitting.