Part Time Sales Associate

Midwest Petroleum Store AssociateMidwest Petroleum is a retail petroleum and convenience store chain based in St. Louis, Mo. We began operating in 1946, and since 2002, have been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the top 150 privately owned businesses in St. Louis. Midwest Petroleum operates 58 stores within a 150-mile radius that employs approximately 600 employees. Midwest Petroleum markets fuel through the ZX, Conoco, and Phillips 66 brands.Primary Purpose of Job: Provide fast and courteous service to all customers. Additional responsibilities include suggestive selling, stocking, cleaning, and practicing proper safety procedures.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Know all company procedures.Be familiar with store layout and merchandise.Practice proper customer relations at all times.Know how to operate all equipment in the store.Know how to properly stock inventory.Know and follow all preventive maintenance procedures.Know and follow all State laws for liquor/beer and tobacco.Keep everything inside and outside of the store clean.Administer sales transactions including cash, credit card, lotto/lottery transactions, and issue money orders.Be available to assist with shift coverage (most stores 24 hours).Handle any other work that can be assigned at supervisor's discretion.Education/Experience Qualifications Preferred:Highschool Diploma1 year of experience in customer service/retail fieldDetailed Functions:Serve the customers.Front and fill coolers.Issue money orders.Administer credit card transactions.Administer lotto/lottery transactions.Clean, front, and stock shelves.Clean and wash down parking lots.Clean and wash windows.Sweep and mop floors.Carry out garbage.Keep coffee fresh (every 45 minutes).Be sure money is secured at all times.Keep register at or below $100.00 at all times.Document all refunds, void, and no sales by attaching corrected receipt.Must be able to complete shift report.Know how to check vendors in and out.Know how to sign for and receive gasoline deliveries.Keep ice merchandiser clean.Keep walk-in cooler, restrooms, and back room clean and neat.Price merchandise.Rotate stock, pumps, countertops, shelves, etc.Ring up all sales.Practice plus selling and provide prompt courteous service.Always maintain a clean and neat image (see dress code).Know and follow state laws for liquor/beer, cigarettes, and adult magazines.Control cash shortages.Know and follow procedures for manufacturer's coupons.Know company policy and procedures for carrying out shoplifting and robbery preventive measures.Allow no one behind checkout counter or into the backroom without proper identification.General Skill Requirements:AdaptabilityAttendance and PunctualityCommunicationsCooperationJob KnowledgeJudgmentProblem solvingQualityConcentrationPhysical Requirements:This position is performed within a fast-paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage equipment, coolers, and any other site-specific equipment/factors. You could also encounter exposure to hazardous materials and loud noises. This job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to frequently be required to lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work in different Midwest Petroleum Stations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job.