Front End Associate/Cashier - Part Time

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD • Port Isabel, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Front End Associate/Cashier provides extraordinary shopping experiences to guests and exceptional service at the time of checkout. This role involves operating the cash register, assisting customers with purchases, handling transactions, and maintaining the appearance of the store. The individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily, including standing for most of the shift, bending, walking, using arms, hands, and fingers to feel, handle, reach, and lift. They must also be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds or more occasionally, and push/pull 50-100 pounds or more occasionally. Communication and understanding team members and guests, and seeing product and payment methods are also key aspects of this role. The job requires adherence to all safety regulations and may involve cleaning restrooms. Physical attendance based on a schedule made by management is required.

Requirements

• Must be over the age of 21.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos.
• Ability to communicate with and understand coworkers and guests.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in both whole numbers and in fractions and decimals.
• Ability to calculate discounts and percentages.
• Responsible, reliable, and committed to providing extraordinary service.
• Patience, friendliness, and an outgoing personality.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic who completes job assignments in a timely fashion and then looks for the next task.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Previous experience in retail or customer service preferred.
• Familiarity with cash handling procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math for cash transactions.
• Strong communication skills, including phone etiquette.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Cashiering experience.
• High school diploma or a general education degree (GED).

Responsibilities

• Know and actively demonstrate, daily, our Company Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Maintain uniform standard, as detailed in the Employee Manual, for all worked hours.
• Greet guests with a smiling face and helpful demeanor, use our Guest Services script.
• Operate cash register or electronic scanner and look up products as needed to access UPC codes or prices.
• Ensure proper pricing by scanning the correct barcode.
• Properly use and maintain computers, registers, and scanner equipment.
• Suggestively sell items to guests at the register and offer add-on items, including the charity of the month.
• Monitor merchandise brought to the register by stockers so that the accurate amounts are charged to the guest.
• Redeem coupons and weigh produce items when required.
• Kindly ask the guest to read and answer the pin pad question before starting the transaction.
• Check acceptable identification, use 36 sign-in, to ensure you make the legal sale.
• Receive cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, or gift cards.
• Issue receipts and any change due.
• Accurately count change back to the guest.
• Bag or box merchandise, using bags and bottle protectors judiciously.
• Assist with carry-outs when needed and feasible.
• Compute and record totals of all transactions on daily record sheet.
• Call the code for a cash drop as soon as the limit has been reached in order to maintain proper till balance.
• Keep work area clean and neat and do not overstock counter with merchandise.
• Count down drawer at end of shift and prepare final drop.
• Answer questions and provide information to guests.
• Resolve guest complaints with courtesy and respect.
• Avoid conversations with coworkers when guests are present.
• Avoid use of personal cell phone while on the sales floor.
• Stock shelves and check price tags as needed.
• Monitor checkout station, making sure all needed tools such as register paper and paper bags are in stock.
• Prepare assigned areas for inventory and assist in the inventory process if needed.
• Carry out directives of management efficiently.
• Fulfill responsibilities with care and attention to detail.
• Practice teamwork and cooperation with others.
• Possess time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks.
• Manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Work in accordance with all safety regulations of Specs Family Partners and OSHA.
• Other projects and tasks assigned by management.
• Maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit and in some cases, a valid Food Handlers Permit.

Benefits

• Pay for time spent in TABC course (up to 3 hours).
• Spec's will provide a link to the TABC course and login information after the hiring process is complete.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED