Sales Associate

Salary $17.88 Hourly Location Lackawanna County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Part-Time Job Number R-2026-57666-02060 Department Liquor Control Board Division LC Str 3510 Opening Date 08/29/2026 Closing Date 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Max Number of Applicants 25 Job Code 02060 Position Number Multiple Union UFCW Bargaining Unit M1 Pay Group LS02 Bureau / Division Code Fine Wine & Good Spirits Store #3510 Bureau / Division Retail Operations, Store Region 2 Worksite Address Plaza 1500 Worksite Address 1531 Main St. City Peckville Zip Code 18452 Contact Name Nicholas Brown Contact Email THE POSITION NOTE: This posting will close on 9/2/2026 or after 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Are you looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic, customer-focused environment? The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is hiring Part-Time Sales Associates - Intermittent Liquor Store Clerks (ILSC) to join our Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores! We're seeking friendly, motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service and creating a welcoming shopping experience. Now Hiring at Store #3510 - Apply Today! Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Part-Time Sales Associate, you'll be the face of our store - engaging with customers, assisting with sales, and contributing to a positive shopping atmosphere. If you enjoy a fast-paced retail environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills while benefiting from competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and valuable experience. These positions are eligible for Affordable Care Act / Bronze Plan medical benefits from the first day of employment. Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional customer service, helping shoppers find what they need. Manage sales transactions with a computerized cash register. Unload shipments, stock shelves, and set up product displays. Receive, assemble, and pack wholesale customer orders, loading them into vehicles. Safely lift products - occasionally overhead or from a squatting position from the floor - weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds, ensuring both personal safety and product protection. Stand for extended periods of time. Keep the store clean and organized. Utilize scanners, box cutters, dollies, carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks. Follow all legal guidelines to ensure alcohol is sold only to customers who are legally permitted to buy it. Work in a friendly, team-oriented environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards. If you're ready to put your customer service skills to work in an exciting retail setting, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with the PLCB. Learn more about working with us! Work Schedule and Additional Information: This store is situated within Plaza 1500. Situated near major highway(s) for easy access. Free Onsite Parking. Must be available to work days, nights, & weekends. Must be able to help unload deliveries. Permanent, part-time employment. Preferred availability : 26 to 32 hours per week. Store work hours and days are: Monday through Saturday: 9:00am - 9:00pm. Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm. Flexible shifts are available, typically ranging from 4 to 8 hours per shift. Availability on a rotating basis will be scheduled during the week and weekend with daytime and evening hours. Schedule details may change due to the operational needs of the store; applicants may be required to work schedules not outlined above. Work hours: Work hours will vary. A minimum of 13 hours per week will be required with the ability to work more hours per week, depending on availability. Applicants interested in working additional shifts/hours above the minimum can discuss their availability with the General Manager. There is the opportunity to work up to 32 hours per week. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Store Location: You will be headquartered in the store listed at the top of this posting. You may be assigned to work in other stores within the county or district based on operational needs. Applications are non-transferrable - do not apply to this posting if you are not willing to work in the location listed above. Salary: The starting salary for this position for new Commonwealth employees is fixed at the minimum salary listed above and is not negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Necessary Special Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Use of Generative AI in the Hiring Process: All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information , or to assist during interviews , is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.