Sales Associate (Part-Time) – South 18th Street, Columbia

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lancaster County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is hiring permanent, part-time Sales Associates, also referred to as Intermittent Liquor Store Clerks (ILSC), for its Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. The role provides customer service, assists with sales, and helps maintain a welcoming shopping environment. The position offers competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and experience in retail. Employees are eligible for Affordable Care Act/Bronze Plan medical benefits from their first day of employment.

The position is based at Store #3603 in Columbia Shopping Center. Staff have access to free parking, nearby food and restaurant options, major highways, and public transportation route #17. Telework is not available. Employees may be assigned to other stores within the county or district based on operational needs.

The minimum required schedule is 13 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 32 hours per week depending on availability and store needs. Preferred availability is 13 to 15 hours per week. Shifts are typically 4 to 7 hours, scheduled on a rotating basis during weekdays and weekends and may include daytime and evening hours. Store hours are Monday and Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedules may change to meet operational needs.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, meet Pennsylvania residency requirements, perform the essential job functions, and pass a background investigation. A felony conviction within the ten years before the prospective employment date disqualifies an applicant under the Pennsylvania Liquor Code; other convictions are reviewed case by case. Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be considered for eligibility. Applicants must provide relevant experience and education in the application. The posting closes on 11/02/2026 or when 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions, including standing for extended periods and safely lifting products weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds.
• Must pass a background investigation.
• A felony conviction within the ten years before the prospective employment date is disqualifying under section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code; other criminal convictions are reviewed case by case.
• Must submit the application by the posting closing date and provide relevant experience and education in the application.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred availability of 13 to 15 hours per week.
• Availability to work additional shifts or hours beyond the 13-hour weekly minimum.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and help shoppers find products.
• Process sales transactions using a computerized cash register.
• Unload shipments, stock shelves, and set up product displays.
• Receive, assemble, and pack wholesale customer orders and load them into vehicles.
• Safely lift products weighing 30 to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 60 pounds, including lifting overhead or from a squatting position.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Keep the store clean and organized.
• Use scanners, box cutters, dollies, carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Follow legal guidelines to ensure alcohol is sold only to customers legally permitted to purchase it.
• Work rotating weekday and weekend schedules, including daytime and evening hours, as required by store operations.

Benefits

• Affordable Care Act/Bronze Plan medical benefits from the first day of employment.
• Competitive pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking for staff.

What This Job Offers

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