Front End Associate/Cashier - Part Time - Seasonal

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD•Harlingen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Front End Associate/Cashier provides extraordinary shopping experiences and exceptional service at checkout. The role includes welcoming guests, processing purchases and payments accurately, maintaining checkout equipment and the work area, and helping keep the store stocked and orderly. Associates may assist with carry-outs, inventory, cleaning, and other tasks assigned by management. The position requires reliable attendance, timeliness, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to provide friendly service in a fast-paced environment. The role is seasonal and part-time, with up to 25 hours per week. Schedules are based on business needs; employees must be available for any shift on Friday or Saturday and for at least 80% of shifts each week. Employees must be over 21, maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit, and, in some cases, a valid Food Handlers Permit. The employer provides the TABC course link and login after hiring and pays for up to three hours spent in the course, while deducting the course cost from the employee's paycheck.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years of age to work at Spec's.
Must maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit; a valid Food Handlers Permit may also be required in some cases.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos and communicate with coworkers and guests.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate discounts and percentages.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
Responsible, reliable, and committed to providing extraordinary service; patience, friendliness, an outgoing personality, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
Ability to complete assignments promptly and look for the next task.
Ability to stand for most of a shift and regularly walk and bend; use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, reach, and lift; and occasionally climb and balance.
Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally, and push or pull 50–100 pounds or more occasionally, using proper techniques and tools.
Ability to communicate with and understand team members and guests, see products and payment methods, and meet required vision demands, including close vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Must be physically present according to a management-set schedule that may vary with business needs.
Must be available for any shift on Friday or Saturday and for 80% or more of shifts each week.
Must be able to work up to 25 hours per week on a schedule determined by business needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous cashiering experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience in retail or customer service.
Familiarity with cash-handling procedures.
Strong communication skills, including phone etiquette.
Bilingual skills.
A valid Food Handlers Permit, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the company's mission statement and core values, and comply with uniform standards.
Greet guests warmly and follow the applicable Guest Services script, including promotional offers and thanking guests.
Operate the cash register, electronic scanner, and related equipment; look up products and ensure accurate pricing.
Suggest additional items and charity-of-the-month contributions at checkout.
Monitor items brought to the register and ensure the correct quantities are charged.
Redeem coupons, weigh produce when required, and direct guests to answer pin-pad questions themselves.
Check identification and follow required procedures to ensure legally compliant sales.
Receive cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, and gift cards; issue receipts and correct change.
Bag or box merchandise appropriately and assist with carry-outs when needed and feasible.
Record transaction totals, call for cash drops when the limit is reached, and count down the drawer and prepare the final drop at the end of the shift.
Keep the checkout area clean and orderly, maintain supplies such as register paper and bags, and avoid overstocking the counter.
Answer guest questions and provide information; resolve complaints courteously when appropriate.
Avoid coworker conversations when guests are present and avoid personal cell phone use on the sales floor.
Stock shelves, check price tags, prepare assigned areas for inventory, and assist with inventory as needed.
Follow management directives, cooperate with the team, prioritize tasks, and manage stress in a fast-paced setting.
Follow company and OSHA safety regulations and complete other tasks assigned by management, including possible restroom cleaning.
Maintain required attendance and punctuality.