Cashier

JOB PURPOSE:The Cashier is responsible for accurately and efficiently processing customer transactions while providing exceptional customer service. This role requires working a flexible schedule, handling various forms of payment, and maintaining knowledge of store policies and promotions. Cashiers are key contributors to a positive shopping experience for all customers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but is not intended to be a conclusive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Accurately rings up grocery items using the point-of-sale (POS) system.Accepts and processes various payment types, including U.S. currency, WIC checks, food stamps, personal checks, and credit/debit cards.Provides courteous and friendly service under the “Customer Friendly Service” guidelines.Responds to customer inquiries regarding promotions, policies, and item locations.Directs customers or retrieves products upon request to assist with locating merchandise.May assist with bagging groceries and helping customers as needed.Memorizes and applies product codes accurately (e.g., produce, bulk items).Participates in monthly and year-end inventory counts as assigned.May assist in collecting carts and baskets from the parking area.Supports other departments by stocking merchandise on shelves when necessary.Maintains cognizance of products and product code codes sold in the store, store documentation, advertising/promotions, programs, projects, policies, practices, procedures, rules and regulations and correspondingly answers customers’ questions. To also include Maolek Rewards/ Maolek Pricing.Maintains knowledge of “velocity codes”-codes that identifies produce, magazines, cased items, etc.-for ease of tabulating prices.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent2–3 years of related work experienceMathematical SkillsMust pass an initial Cashier’s testCERTIFICATIONS:Valid Alcohol Beverage Control license (ABC license)Valid Health CertificateKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Able to run a cash register efficientlyAble to read and speak in EnglishMust be able to uphold our company’s mission statementStrong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff and customersSAFETY & HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES:Pay-Less Markets is committed to providing and maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment for all employees and customers. As part of this commitment, Pay-Less Markets has developed safety, security and occupational health policies, practices, and standards.With this understanding, all employees are required to: Adhere to all local and federal safety and environmental codes, ordinances, standards and laws; adhere to all Pay-Less Markets and local safety plans, policies, practices and standards; be aware of and follow all safety rules of your work site; report any unsafe conditions or accidents to your supervisor and participate in mandatory or available safety training.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee should have the physical ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) and stand for long periods. The employee must be comfortable working in a warm and cold environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and respond to customers and employees. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, heat and cold. #J-18808-Ljbffr PAYLESS MARKETS INC