Front End Associate/Cashier - Part Time - SEASONAL

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD•Robstown, TX

About The Position

The Front End Associate/Cashier provides extraordinary shopping experiences and exceptional checkout service. The role involves assisting guests with purchases, operating registers and scanners, processing payments, maintaining accurate pricing and transaction records, bagging merchandise, and keeping checkout areas stocked and orderly. Associates answer guest questions, may resolve complaints, assist with carry-outs, and help stock shelves and prepare for inventory. They are expected to follow company and safety policies, demonstrate professional and friendly service, work cooperatively, manage time and stress, and carry out management directives. The position is seasonal and part-time. Employees must be over 21 to work at Spec's and maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit; some locations may also require a valid Food Handlers Permit.

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 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, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate discounts and percentages.
Common-sense reasoning ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Responsible, reliable, committed to service, patient, friendly, outgoing, and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
Ability to complete assignments promptly and seek additional tasks.
Ability to work scheduled shifts, which may vary with business needs; part-time work is up to 25 hours per week.
Ability to work any shift on Friday or Saturday and be available for at least 80% of shifts each week.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, balance, and use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, reach, and lift.
Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally, and to push or pull 50–100 pounds or more occasionally.
Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Physical attendance according to a management-established schedule.

Nice To Haves

Previous cashiering experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Previous retail or customer service experience.
Familiarity with cash handling procedures.
Knowledge of basic math for cash transactions.
Strong communication skills, including phone etiquette.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the company mission statement and core values and maintain the required uniform standard.
Greet guests and follow the applicable Guest Services script, including offers and checkout steps for Spec's locations.
Operate cash registers, electronic scanners, and related equipment; look up products and verify correct prices and barcodes.
Suggestively sell items and offer add-on items, including the charity of the month.
Monitor merchandise brought to the register and ensure guests are charged for accurate quantities.
Redeem coupons, weigh produce when required, and direct guests to answer pin pad questions themselves.
Check acceptable identification and use the required sign-in process when needed to ensure legal sales.
Accept cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, and gift cards; issue receipts and change, and count change accurately.
Bag or box merchandise appropriately and assist with carry-outs when needed and feasible.
Record transaction totals, call for cash drops when limits are reached, and count down the drawer and prepare the final drop at shift end.
Keep the checkout area clean and neat, maintain supplies such as register paper and bags, and avoid overstocking the counter.
Answer guest questions and provide information; resolve complaints courteously and respectfully 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, complete work carefully, cooperate with coworkers, prioritize tasks, and manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
Follow company and OSHA safety regulations and perform other assigned tasks, which may include restroom cleaning.
Maintain attendance and punctuality and meet the physical requirements of the role.