Cashier/Sales Associate - Store 5056

Village Pantry•Traverse City, MI

2d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Cashier/Sales Associate supports store operations by serving customers, operating the register, promoting sales, stocking merchandise, and maintaining a clean and safe environment inside and outside the store. The role includes cleaning restrooms, gas pumps, floors, windows, entryways, and the parking lot, and taking trash to the dumpster in all weather conditions. Associates may be cross-trained in other departments, including deli, and are expected to follow safety procedures and company policies while helping the team wherever needed. This position requires weekend and holiday availability, and involves standing for most of the shift and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather. Previous retail or customer service experience is appreciated but not required. Employment offers are contingent on successful background screening, and candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Must be able to stand for most of the shift and work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and be subject to a criminal history background check.
Friendly, positive demeanor and ability to make customers feel welcome.
Detail-oriented, reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and responsible.
Flexible and able to take on varied tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail or customer service experience is appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and operate the register accurately and quickly.
Handle lottery, cigarette, and alcohol sales while complying with age-verification and legal requirements.
Provide friendly service and upsell when appropriate to increase sales.
Keep the store clean and safe, including deep-cleaning restrooms, sanitizing gas pumps, and picking up litter and trash.
Take trash to the dumpster in all kinds of weather.
Stock shelves, coolers, and displays to keep merchandise full and presentable.
Sweep, mop, clean windows, and maintain entryways and general store organization.
Cross-train in other departments, including deli, as needed.
Follow safety procedures and company policies.
Help the team and step in wherever needed.