Front End Associate/Cashier - Part Time

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD•Seguin, TX

About The Position

The Front End Associate/Cashier provides extraordinary shopping experiences and exceptional service at checkout. The role includes operating registers and scanners, processing payments, ensuring accurate pricing and transactions, assisting guests with questions or concerns, and maintaining an organized checkout area. Associates may also suggest additional items, stock shelves, check price tags, assist with carry-outs and inventory, and complete other tasks assigned by management. The position requires reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while following company and safety procedures. This is a part-time position of up to 25 hours per week. Schedules are based on business needs; availability for any shift on Friday or Saturday and for at least 80% of shifts each week is required. Employees must be over age 21 and maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit; a Food Handlers Permit may also be required in some cases. The job involves standing, walking, bending, climbing, balancing, lifting and moving merchandise, and communicating with guests and coworkers. Employees may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and the noise level is usually moderate.

Requirements

Must be over age 21 to work at Spec's.
Must maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit; a valid Food Handlers Permit may be required in some cases.
Must be available for any shift on Friday or Saturday and for 80% or more of shifts each week.
Must be responsible, reliable, committed to providing exceptional service, patient, friendly, outgoing, and able to work independently with a strong work ethic.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos and communicate with and understand coworkers and guests.
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and calculate discounts and percentages.
Must be able to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, balance, and use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, reach, and lift.
Must be able 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.
Must have close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must attend work according to the schedule set by management and be punctual.

Nice To Haves

Previous cashiering experience.
Previous experience in retail or customer service.
Familiarity with cash handling procedures.
Strong communication skills, including phone etiquette.
High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the company mission and core values and meet the uniform standard.
Greet guests warmly and follow the applicable Guest Services script.
Operate cash registers, electronic scanners, and computers; look up product codes or prices when needed.
Scan correct barcodes and ensure accurate pricing and transaction amounts.
Suggest additional items and charity-of-the-month donations to guests.
Monitor merchandise brought to the register and charge guests for the correct quantities.
Redeem coupons and weigh produce when required.
Ask guests to answer pin-pad questions themselves and never answer those questions for them.
Check acceptable identification and use the 36 sign-in process when necessary to ensure legal sales.
Receive cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, and gift cards; issue receipts and correct change.
Count change back accurately and bag or box merchandise appropriately.
Assist with carry-outs when needed and feasible.
Record transaction totals on the daily record sheet, 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 work area clean and neat, avoid overstocking the counter, and keep checkout supplies stocked.
Answer guest questions, provide information, and 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 when needed.
Carry out management directives and other assigned projects and tasks, including cleaning restrooms if assigned.
Work safely and in accordance with company and OSHA regulations.
Practice teamwork, manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain attendance and punctuality.