Front End Associate/Cashier - Part Time - SEASONAL

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD • Laredo, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Front End Associate/Cashier provides extraordinary shopping experiences and exceptional checkout service to guests. The role involves greeting and assisting guests, operating a cash register or electronic scanner, processing payments, maintaining accurate transactions, bagging merchandise, and keeping the checkout area clean and stocked. Associates may also stock shelves, assist with inventory, carry out merchandise, respond to guest questions or complaints, and complete other tasks assigned by management.

This seasonal, part-time position is based at the Laredo, Texas location. Employees must be at least 21 years old and maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit; a valid Food Handlers Permit may also be required in some cases. The company provides a link and login information for the TABC course after hiring and pays for up to three hours spent on the course, while deducting the course cost from the employee's paycheck.

The role requires attendance at the worksite according to a schedule set by management, which may vary with business needs. Employees may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions while serving guests, and the noise level is usually moderate. The job regularly involves standing, walking, bending, and handling items, with occasional climbing, balancing, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals who need them to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be over the age of 21 to work at Spec's.
• Maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit; a valid Food Handlers Permit may be required in some cases.
• Read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos and communicate with coworkers and guests.
• Perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate discounts and percentages.
• Apply common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
• Be responsible, reliable, and committed to providing extraordinary service; demonstrate patience, friendliness, an outgoing personality, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner and look for subsequent tasks.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, balancing, handling items, and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling the stated weights.
• Attend work in person according to management's schedule, which may change from week to week.
• Part-time employees may work up to 25 hours per week; schedules are based on business needs.
• Be available for any shift on Friday or Saturday and for 80% or more of all shifts each week, as stated in the hours requirements.
• Do not work outside scheduled hours without District Manager approval.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cashiering experience; the employer is willing to teach applicants who are willing to learn.
• High school diploma or GED; the posting notes that experience may substitute for formal education.
• 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 follow the required uniform standards.
• Greet guests and provide helpful, courteous checkout service using the applicable Guest Services script.
• Operate cash registers, electronic scanners, and computers; look up products and verify correct pricing.
• Suggestively sell products and offer add-on items and charitable contributions where applicable.
• Monitor merchandise brought to the register and ensure guests are charged accurate amounts.
• Redeem coupons, weigh produce when required, and direct guests to answer pin-pad questions themselves.
• Check identification when necessary and follow procedures to ensure legal sales.
• Accept cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, and gift cards; issue receipts and accurate change.
• Bag or box merchandise appropriately and assist with carry-outs when needed and feasible.
• Record transaction totals, call for cash drops when the till limit is reached, and count down the drawer at shift end.
• Keep the work area clean and neat; maintain checkout supplies such as register paper and paper bags.
• Answer guest questions, provide information, and handle complaints with courtesy and respect when needed.
• Avoid coworker conversations when guests are present and avoid personal cell phone use on the sales floor.
• Stock shelves and check price tags as needed; prepare assigned areas for inventory and assist with inventory when needed.
• Carry out management directives, complete assigned projects and tasks, and work cooperatively with the team.
• Prioritize tasks, manage time, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow company and OSHA safety regulations.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality and work scheduled shifts.
• Clean restrooms when assigned by management.

Benefits

• The company will pay for up to three hours spent completing the TABC course; the course cost will be deducted from the employee's paycheck.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed